Light-induced maculopathy. Potential for recovery
T. D. Lindquist, R. D. Grutzmacher and J. D. Gofman
Operating room microscope-induced maculopathy is described in two patients
following cataract surgery without intraocular lens implantation.
Sequential fundus photographs of evolving retinal lesions are presented.
Serial visual field testing disclosed marked recovery of paramacular
scotomas over time. The effect of the pseudophakos in producing
photochemical lesions is discussed. Proposed mechanisms for recovery of
visual scotomas are reviewed.
