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Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 2023; 240(04): 522-524
DOI: 10.1055/a-2004-5286
DOI: 10.1055/a-2004-5286
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Welding Arc Maculopathy Caused by Malfunction of a High-tech Electronic Protection Shield
Schweißbogen-Makulopathie durch Fehlfunktion einer elektronischen „High-tech“-Schutzmaske
Introduction
Welderʼs arc maculopathy is a rarely described outer retinal photic damage mainly caused by radiation in the short-wave visual light spectrum [1], [2]. Contemporary shielding devices convey effective protection by electronically controlled adaptive filter systems installed in welding helmets. In this report, the observation of welding arc retinopathy is described in a case after use of a malfunctioning high-tech welding helmet.
Publication History
Received: 04 October 2022
Accepted: 16 December 2022
Article published online:
25 April 2023
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