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  • Premacular Hemorrhage Secondary to Recreational Laser Exposure

    Aug 22 2025 by Carlos Valdez Prado

    A 40-year-old male with accidental exposure to a recreational laser during a party presents with sudden visual loss following the laser exposure. On examination, a premacular hemorrhage with a double-ring sign is observed in the macular region.

    Photographer: Dr. Carlos A. Valdez Prado, Hospital Militar de Especialidades Oftalmologicas

    Imaging device: Optos

    Condition/keywords: Hemorrhage, premacular hemorrhage, Retina, subhyaloid hemorrhage, sublimitante