Retinopathy after solar eclipse, 1995.
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| ID: sea-119328
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Visual damage following direct sighting of the solar eclipse is a well established clinical entity. In spite of warnings in the media, a number of people attempted to observe the solar eclipse. Consequently, some developed visual damage.METHODS:
Twenty-one patients were referred to the Solar Eclipse Cell at our centre. Their demographic and clinical features were evaluated.RESULTS:
Foveal findings correlated with the duration of exposure and frequency of watching the eclipse. Six patients had used protective devices for viewing the eclipse. More than 47% eyes had discernible fundus lesions.CONCLUSION:
Lasting visual damage can follow a solar retinal burn with little or no protection from the viewing devices. Prevention remains the best treatment and there is a need to educate the public in this regard.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Enfermedades de la Retina
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Luz Solar
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Femenino
/
Humanos
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Masculino
/
Niño
/
Adolescente
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Adulto
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
1996
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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