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    Case of laser induced maculopathy and treatment outcome after use of corticosteroids and lutein. : Case report of a patient with accidental laser induced retinal injury and treatment outcome.

    Introduction: A 30yopatient presented sudden decrease of left vision and metamorphopsia after staring at a laser in a nightclub five days before. Results: At presentation left visual acuitywas 6/18-2 unaided improving to 6/12-2 pinhole.Dilated fundoscopy showed a yellow-orange foveolar lesion in the left eye. OCT showed an alteration of foveal anatomy involving predominantly the outer retinal layers, hyper-reflective vertical band and large cystoid change at the inner retina. There was an increase of foveolar thickness to 397µ.Treatment was with oral corticosteroids (Prednisolone 0.5mg/ Kg).At one week left visual acuityimprovedto 6/12+2.There were hardly any cystic changes, with less hyper-reflective band and disruption at the outer layer.Lutein capsules 20 mg daily were added at one week. At three weeks patient reported vision back to normal - the left visual acuity was 6/6-2 unaided. OCT showed near-complete restoration of macular structure. Conclusions: Positive clinical outcome with combined oral corticosteroids and lutein over a short period of time in a typical case – further review recommended of ideal treatment regimes for laser induced maculopathy.
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      10.14293/S2199-1006.1.SOR-MED.APLCCAY.v1.RDVUIN
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      laser retinal injury,corticosteroids,laser induced maculopathy,lutein,OCT findings

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      This is an interesting case report. First, authors explained the potential dangers of lasers. Second, this article adds evidence that the combination of corticosteroids (prednisone 0.5 mg/kg) and lutein 20 mg daily (antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties) might be a very useful therapy for laser induced maculopathy. 

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