Laser pointers can cause serious eye damage, such as macular burns, if directed at the eye. Laser pointers are capable of emitting light with very high energy density. If the laser pointer is directed at the eye, the light will focus on the retina and burn the retina, and if the patient is staring at the laser light when it is directed at the eye, the burn will occur in the macular area of the retina, which is the area where the patient’s vision is most sensitive, resulting in burns to the macular structure, leading to a loss of vision and other negative consequences. Macular burns are irreversible injuries for which there is no treatment that can restore them and usually leave permanent damage. Therefore, care should be taken to avoid direct exposure of the laser pointer to the eye as much as possible.