Conducted electrical weapons (CEWs), such as Tasers, are widely used by law enforcement but can cause severe unintended injuries. Ocular trauma from CEWs is rare, with most reported cases involving direct globe penetration,
corneal perforation, or electrical burns affecting multiple intraocular structures. This case describes a 15-year-
old female who sustained retinal damage from a Taser probe near the left lateral canthus, resulting in electrical
and mechanical trauma to the posterior segment, retinal detachment, and permanent vision loss. Notably, there
was no anterior segment injury or full-thickness globe penetration, highlighting the unique mechanism of injury.
The probe remained embedded for approximately two hours, potentially exacerbating mechanical trauma. Despite multiple surgical interventions, irreversible visual impairment developed. Eighteen years post-injury, fundoscopic
examination reveals extensive retinal scarring and pigmentary changes, reflecting the long-term consequences of
CEW-related ocular trauma. This case expands the limited literature on CEW-induced retinal injury and underscores
the need for early recognition and long-term ophthalmologic surveillance in patients with electrical ocular trauma.
