Choroidal neovascularization in a child following laser pointer-induced macular injury.

摘要

Laser pointer-induced macular injury is characterized by a decrease in visual acuity and metamorphopsia.1 High-energy lasers can cause chorioretinal damage, which can lead to cho-roidal neovascularization (CNV) in animals.2 Case reports of the development of a CNV following laser-induced macular injury have also been published.3'4 We report the case of a child with a CNV that developed following a macular injury caused by repeated exposure to a green laser pointer. The prevalence of CNV in children is low, but it is still an important cause of visual impairment.5 To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of a child developing CNV following a macular injury caused by exposure to a green laser pointer.