Spelsberg, 2000  Title: Bilateral scleral thermal injury: complication
after skin laser resurfacing.
Author: Spelsberg H, Hering P, Reinhard T,
Sundmacher R
Journal: Arch Ophthalmol 2000 Jun;118(6):848-50
PMID: 10865327
Affiliated institution: Eye Hospital,
Heinrich-Heine-University, Moorenstrasse 5, 40225 Dusseldorf,
Germany. spelsber@uni-duesseldorf.de
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This article reports on damage to the whites of both eyes in
a patient who had laser skin resurfacing. While there have been
no documented cases of eye injury from laser hair removal at this
time, the possibility exists. Cases like these underline the importance
of using adequate safety measures when using medical lasers near
the eye.
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