| Solar retinopathy and associated optical coherence tomography findings. | |
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PMID: 15575813 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Solar retinopathy is a rare but well-recognised clinical entity of macular damage, caused by viewing a solar eclipse or direct sun-gazing. Visual deterioration from solar retinopathy typically ranges from 6/9 to 6/60 and in most cases the visual loss is reversible. We present a case of solar retinopathy following direct sun-gazing and illustrate the damage within the retinal structure with optical coherence tomographic (OCT) findings. The visual prognosis of solar retinopathy is usually favourable but prevention remains the mainstay of treatment. The optometrist may play an important role in patient education and reassurance, as well as differentiating solar retinopathy from other likely macular abnormalities. |
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Authors:
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Jennifer C Chen; Lawrence R Lee |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical & experimental optometry : journal of the Australian Optometrical Association Volume: 87 ISSN: 0816-4622 ISO Abbreviation: Clin Exp Optom Publication Date: 2004 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-12-03 Completed Date: 2005-02-01 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8703442 Medline TA: Clin Exp Optom Country: Australia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 390-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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School of Optometry, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia. |
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Adult Fundus Oculi Humans Male Pigment Epithelium of Eye / pathology Retina / pathology* Retinal Diseases / etiology*, pathology* Sunlight / adverse effects* Tomography, Optical Coherence* |
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