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Retinopathy after solar eclipse, 1995.
Artículo en Inglés | IMSEAR | 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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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental) Asunto principal: Enfermedades de la Retina / Luz Solar / Femenino / Humanos / Masculino / Niño / Adolescente / Adulto Idioma: Inglés Año: 1996 Tipo del documento: Artículo

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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental) Asunto principal: Enfermedades de la Retina / Luz Solar / Femenino / Humanos / Masculino / Niño / Adolescente / Adulto Idioma: Inglés Año: 1996 Tipo del documento: Artículo