Macular hole caused by intense pulsed light: a case report
This case highlights that IPL can cause large, traction-associated macular holes. Even early surgical closure may not restore vision if photoreceptor and RPE integrity are compromised. Eye protection is essential during IPL handling.
Authors
- Fengqin Hao
- Wei‐Hua Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1696-3330)
- Xiang Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1522-9532)
- Yan Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6682-0456)
Institutions
- Shandong Eye Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Ophthalmology
- Published
- 2025-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-025-04480-3
- Primary Topic
- Retinal and Macular Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00