John S. King, MD » 5 Watt Blue Laser Pointer and Retinal Injury

5 watt laser pointer (class 4 laser pointer that can burn skin and material) to eye caused this hemorrhage as a result of injury to the retinal venule (see photo). Seen by Dr. Arnold, who sent this patient to Dr. Ware. Fortunately, fovea spared.

  • 5 Watt Blue Laser Pointer, Retinal Hemorrhage

    Aug 30 2018 by John S. King, MD

    5 watt laser pointer (class 4 laser pointer that can burn skin and material) to eye caused this hemorrhage as a result of injury to the retinal venule (see photo). Seen by Dr. Arnold, who sent this patient to Dr. Ware. Fortunately, fovea spared.

    Photographer: Stacy

    Imaging device: Topcon

    Condition/keywords: laser pointer maculopathy, retinal hemorrhage

  • 5 Watt Blue Laser Pointer, Retinal Hemorrhage

    Aug 30 2018 by John S. King, MD

    5 watt laser pointer (class 4 laser pointer that can burn skin and material) to eye caused this hemorrhage as a result of injury to the retinal venule (see photo). Seen by Dr. Arnold, who sent this patient to Dr. Ware. Fortunately, fovea spared.

    Imaging device: Optos

    Condition/keywords: laser pointer retinopathy, retinal hemorrhage