Asymmetric and Eccentric Laser Pointer Maculopathy in a Teenager

Published date: Jun 13 2025

Journal Title: Journal of Ophthalmic and Vision Research

Issue title: ‎Volume 20 - 2025

Pages: 1 - 3

DOI: 10.18502/jovr.v20.17828

Maria Krischmariakrisch24@gmail.comNorton College of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY

Jordan Ueberrothjordan.ueberroth@gmail.comNorton College of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY

Mark P. Breazzanobreazzanomd@gmail.comNorton College of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY

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