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I've Just Accidentally Discharged a Home IPL Device into my Open Eyes, from a Distance of About 10cm. Worried!

asked 8 months ago by Cassandra in Australia
Latest answer by Mark Taylor, MD
Question viewed 130 times
Tags: eyes, at-home, accident, eyesight, worried

I've just accidentally discharged a home IPL device into my open eyes, from a distance of about 10cm. The safety device on the machine was meant to prevent this from being able to occur. I've been to my local hospital - they were unconcerned and laughing at me in fact. My vision is fine at the moment, although it was severely blurred and dark for about 10 minutes after exposure. Is there a chance my eyesight could deteriorate? I am incredibly worried. Please advise.

2 answers to I've Just Accidentally Discharged a Home IPL Device into my Open Eyes, from a Distance of About 10cm. Worried!

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You will likely be OK. Check with an eye doctor to be sure.

Home IPL's are not super powerful and IPL light is not coherent, so it is less likely to damage the eye than a powerful laser. None the less, check with a good eye doctor and follow his/her recommendations.
Mark Taylor, MD

Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

www.gatewaylasercenter.com

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IPL and accidental eye injury

There may be injury to the cornea and retina. Unless you saw a real ophthalmologist at the hospital, I would recommend seeing one now. You should have an expert examination of your eye as soon as possible.
Joseph Rabson, MD

Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon

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