Anterior uveitis following eyebrow epilation with alexandrite laser

Abstract

Ocular tissues are known to be sensitive to damage from exposure to laser emissions. This study reports the case of a female patient with acute unilateral anterior uveitis caused by alexandrite laser-assisted hair removal of the eyebrows. We report a 38-year-old female who presented with unilateral eye pain, redness, and photophobia after receiving alexandrite (755 nm) laser epilation of both eyebrows. Best corrected visual acuity was 20/20 in both eyes. Right eye examination was normal. Left eye examination showed conjunctival injection and 2+/3+ cells in the anterior chamber. Intraocular pressure and fundus examination were normal. Topical steroids and cycloplegic drops were prescribed for 3 weeks. At the end of the 3-week follow-up, best corrected visual acuity was 20/20, and intraocular pressure and fundus examination were normal in both eyes. The left eye was white, and the anterior chamber was clear. The patient continues to be monitored. In conclusion, without adequate protective eyewear, laser hair removal of the eyebrows with alexandrite laser can lead to ocular damage.

Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Findings in a Case of Cosmetic Laser Induced Retinal Injury

“…The use of OCTA images has the significant advantage over fluorescein and indocyanine green angiography of allowing sublayer en face visualization [5-6]. The OCTA images in our report visualized the intact retinal vessels and simultaneous damage to choriocapillaris and choroid from initial presentation to one-month follow-up.…”

Treatment of lupus erythematosus of the eyelids with pulsed dye laser

“…Ocular complications such as anisocoria, uveitis, pupillary distortion, posterior synechiae, iris atrophy, nuclear cataract, visual field defect, macular hole, and retinal scarring have been reported with Diode laser (800 nm), Alexandrite laser (755 nm), and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) (500-1200 nm), mostly related to lack of eye protection [18][19][20][21]. Although PDL has a lower tissue penetration (wavelength of 595 nm), permanent visual impairment has also been reported [22].…”

Intense Pulsed Light Eyebrow Epilation and Iris Lesion

“…Wearing goggles is mandatory to avoid complications during facial hair removal [1]. Actually, there are various laser-based systems used for this procedure: Red spectrum Ruby (694 nm), Alexandrite (755 nm), Diode (800-810 nm), and Nd Yag (1064 nm) [2]. Intense pulsed light (IPL) is an alternative to laser hair removal, and are broadband flash lights that emit polychromatic incoherent high-intensity pulsed light (590-1200 nm) [3].…”

“…Intense pulsed light (IPL) is an alternative to laser hair removal, and are broadband flash lights that emit polychromatic incoherent high-intensity pulsed light (590-1200 nm) [3]. According to the literature, ocular complications are not negligible: anterior uveitis, iritis and iris atrophy, pupillary distortion, posterior synechiae, anterior chamber pig-ment, and cataracts in the anterior subcapsular region have been reported [2,4]. Currently, ocular complications appeared more often in women undergoing treatment with the Diode laser [5].…”