Accidental macular burns caused by artillery laser rangefinder

Nikola Smiljanic; Branislav M. Djurovic

doi:10.1117/12.275250

2 May 1997 Accidental macular burns caused by artillery laser rangefinder

Nikola Smiljanic, Branislav M. Djurovic

Proceedings Volume 2974, Laser and Noncoherent Ocular Effects: Epidemiology, Prevention, and Treatment; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.275250
Event: BiOS '97, Part of Photonics West, 1997, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

Authors present two cases of macular burn caused by artillery laser rangefinder. Both injuries resulted form improper use of laser device. One of them occurred during combat activities. Safety goggles were not used. Macular burns resulted in permanent loss of central vision and visual acuity reduced to less than 0.1. Authors present results of clinical and functional tests made during long follow up period and comment similar published cases and ways of protection.

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Nikola Smiljanic and Branislav M. Djurovic "Accidental macular burns caused by artillery laser rangefinder", Proc. SPIE 2974, Laser and Noncoherent Ocular Effects: Epidemiology, Prevention, and Treatment, (2 May 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.275250

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