Laser injury to multiple retinal foci

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1987 · Lasers Surg. Med.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/lsm.1900070611· OSTI ID:5426460

Kearney, J J; Cohen, H B; Stuck, B E; Rudd, G P; Beresky, D E; Wertz, F D

A 21-year-old man received an accidental laser injury to three separate foci of the retina of his right eye from a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser target designator emitting at 1064 nm, operating at 10 Hz, with a pulse duration of 20 ns. The nominal output of this device was 50 mJ, and the diameter of the output beam was approximately 4 cm. The extent of injury consisted of retinal necrosis, subretinal hemorrhage, vitreous hemorrhage, and striate retinopathy. The initial visual acuity was 20/400, but quickly recovered to 20/30. One year following injury the visual acuity was 20/40. Mature chorioretinal scars were apparent. A preretinal membrane was evident with marked wrinkling effect on the macular area of the retina.

• Research Organization: Letterman Army Institute of Research, Presidio of San Francisco, CA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5426460
• Journal Information: Lasers Surg. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: Lasers Surg. Med.; (United States) Vol. 7:6; ISSN LSMED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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