John S. King, MD » Laser Pointer Maculopathy

Jul 1 2018 by John S. King, MD

9-year-old with two month history of decreased vision that has improved some over time. 20/20 OD and 20/30 OS. Further prompting, he admitted to playing with "toy lasers" with his friends recently. He also looked at the eclipse, but used protective eye wear. Photos show some RPE defects characterized by a hyperpigmented center with hypopigmented halo.

Photographer: Karin Aletter

Imaging device: Topcon

Condition/keywords: laser pointer maculopathy, laser pointer retinopathy, maculopathy

Jul 1 2018 by John S. King, MD

9-year-old with two month history of decreased vision that has improved some over time. 20/20 OD and 20/30 OS. Further prompting, he admitted to playing with "toy lasers" with his friends recently. He also looked at the eclipse, but used protective eye wear. Photos show small RPE defects characterized by a hyperpigmented center with hypopigmented halo.

Photographer: Karin Aletter

Imaging device: Topcon

Condition/keywords: laser pointer maculopathy, laser pointer retinopathy, maculopathy

Jul 1 2018 by John S. King, MD

9-year-old with two month history of decreased vision that has improved some over time. 20/20 OD and 20/30 OS. Further prompting, he admitted to playing with "toy lasers" with his friends recently. He also looked at the eclipse, but used protective eye wear. OCT shows an outer retinal hole.

Photographer: Karin Aletter

Imaging device: Cirrus

Condition/keywords: laser pointer maculopathy, laser pointer retinopathy, maculopathy