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Case Report

Ocular complications after cosmetic periocular diode laser application to the eyelids

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Pages 447-448 | Received 13 Sep 2017, Accepted 16 Dec 2017, Published online: 20 Feb 2018
 

ABSTRACT

A 25-year-old woman underwent diode laser application on the both upper eyelids in the dermatology department of a private hospital to obtain a cosmetic healing of the reddish look on her eyelids without any protective lenses. The patient experienced severe uveitis, atonic pupils, raised intraocular pressure, and increased sensitivity to light in her eyes on the following day of the procedure. Topical steroids and pressure-lowering agents were able to treat the acute uveitis and glaucoma, unfortunately the patient suffered from irreversible atonic and atrophic pupils and photosensitivity. It is recommended that cosmetic laser application on the periocular area should be avoided, and if it is still to be performed, it should be applied cautiously and the patient should be informed of the potential ocular complications.

Declaration of interest

The authors report no conflicts of interest.

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