Accidents & Violence, Author Interviews, Duke, JAMA, Ophthalmology / 14.03.2014
Ocular Injuries from Laser Pointers
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Glenn Yiu, MD, PhD
Duke Ophthalmology
Duke University Medical Center
MedicalResearch.com: What are the main findings of the study?
Dr. Yiu: This paper reported a child who suffered injury to both eyes from a powerful blue laser pointer purchased via the internet from overseas. Our report reviews the scientific basis for laser injuries in eyes and the factors that may affect outcomes, such as power, wavelength, duration, and distance of exposure. Newer green and blue lasers, especially high-powered ones, may be more prone to inducing eye injuries. We summarized the clinical features of ocular laser injuries, methods of prevention, and discussed how consumer availability of high powered lasers may require careful federal regulations.
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