Pediatric Bilateral Blue Laser Pointer-Induced Maculopathy

BACKGROUND: We report the first case of pediatric bilateral blue laser pointer maculopathy with complete resolution of visual symptoms. CASE: A 12-year-old boy presented with bilateral decreased visual acuity and central scotomata after blue laser pointer exposure. He was treated with a Medrol Dosep...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Raevis, Joseph, Shrier, Eric
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: S. Karger AG 2017
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5465743/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28611647
http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000460289
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Sumario:BACKGROUND: We report the first case of pediatric bilateral blue laser pointer maculopathy with complete resolution of visual symptoms. CASE: A 12-year-old boy presented with bilateral decreased visual acuity and central scotomata after blue laser pointer exposure. He was treated with a Medrol Dosepak and topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), with gradual visual acuity improved from 20/40 OU to 20/20 OU over 22 weeks, but with persistent evidence of outer retinal layer disruption from the external limiting membrane to the interdigitation zone. CONCLUSION: Oral steroids and topical NSAIDs may be effective in improving visual outcomes in laser pointer maculopathy in the pediatric population.

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