Accidental diode laser-induced full-thickness macular hole: a case report
Published in Physics and General & Internal Medicine
Our paper presents a case report of a 24-year-old woman who suffered a full-thickness macular hole (FTMH) in her right eye due to accidental diode laser exposure during a hair removal session at a beauty center. The incident resulted in severe visual loss, with her visual acuity reduced to hand motion level. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) confirmed the FTMH, revealing complete disruption of the foveal retinal layers. Surgical intervention, including pars plana vitrectomy and gas tamponade, achieved anatomical closure, but the visual prognosis remains poor due to retinal damage. This highlights the need for stringent laser safety protocols in nonmedical settings. Read the full paper here.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12886-025-03970-8
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