Abstract | PURPOSE: To report a series of patients with ocular complications associated with laser-assisted eyebrow hair removal. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Case reports of three patients with eye pain and photophobia following laser epilation of the eyebrow region. The eye examination included visual acuity, slit-lamp examination, tonometry and fundoscopy. The follow-up period was 3 months. RESULTS: Each patient had conjunctival hyperaemia in one or both eyes and anterior chamber pigmentary cells. One patient presented with posterior synechiae, which did not respond to treatment. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | S Shulman, I Bichler |
Journal | Eye (London, England)
(Eye (Lond))
Vol. 23
Issue 4
Pg. 982-3
(Apr 2009)
ISSN: 1476-5454 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 19218989
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Mydriatics
- Ophthalmic Solutions
- Steroids
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Topics |
- Administration, Topical
- Adult
- Eye Diseases
(drug therapy, etiology)
- Eyebrows
- Female
- Hair Removal
(adverse effects, methods)
- Humans
- Laser Therapy
(adverse effects)
- Mydriatics
(administration & dosage)
- Ophthalmic Solutions
(administration & dosage)
- Pupil Disorders
(drug therapy, etiology)
- Steroids
(therapeutic use)
- Treatment Outcome
- Uveitis
(drug therapy, etiology)
- Visual Acuity
- Young Adult
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