Case Series of Retinal Damage Caused by Laser Pointer
<b>Introduction:</b> Laser pointers are commonly used in various settings, including presentations, lectures, entertainment events, and toy applications. Although they have become increasingly popular, the misuse or accidental exposure to high-powered laser pointers can cause serious ocular injuries, including retinal damage. <b>Methods:</b> In this case series, we present many cases of retinal damage caused by laser pointers in patients who visited our clinic over the past year (from January 2024 to January 2025). <b>Results:</b> We discuss the clinical presentation, diagnostic findings, management, and outcomes of 32 patients with laser-induced retinal damage. Our findings highlight variable recovery patterns depending on injury severity, ranging from spontaneous resolution in some patients to complications requiring intervention in others. <b>Conclusion:</b> This study explored the potential visual damage caused by laser pointers and provided recommendations for safe usage.
Authors
- Masood Bagheri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9288-7475)
- Zeinab Mousavi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0663-2140)
Institutions
- Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of lasers in medical sciences
- Published
- 2025-10-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.34172/jlms.2025.50
- Primary Topic
- Ocular and Laser Science Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences