Open AccessRetinal damage from laser pointer misuse - Case series from the military sector in Oman
Author(s) -
Radha Shenoy,
A. A. Bialasiewicz,
A. G. N. M. K. Bandara,
Roshini Isaac
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
middle east african journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.357
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 0975-1599
pISSN - 0974-9233
DOI - 10.4103/0974-9233.159780
Subject(s) - laser pointer , medicine , optometry , football , ophthalmology , computer security , laser , medical emergency , computer science , law , optics , physics , political science
Laser pointers are practical and safe training tools when used properly. If used incorrectly they can cause ocular damage, potentially resulting in devastating vision loss. The ocular and visual morbidity can result in significant expenses for medical care and inability to work (temporarily or permanently) for civilians and military personnel. We present three cases of soldiers who experienced vision loss following exposure to laser pointers, while celebrating successful football game.