Laser pointers can cause permanent retinal injury if used inappropriately
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Retinal Injury Following Laser Pointer Exposure.
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عنوان ژورنال: British Journal of Ophthalmology
سال: 2000
ISSN: 0007-1161
DOI: 10.1136/bjo.84.2.229a