Abstract
Solar retinopathy (SR) refers to retinal injury that results from unprotected excessive exposure to light. It has been associated with direct sungazing, sunbathing, laser pointers, and welding arc exposure. Symptoms are typically bilateral and are characterized by asymmetric decreased vision, central or paracentral scotoma, photophobia, metamorphopsia, and headache. In most cases, recovery occurs spontaneously with no specific treatment within weeks to 6 months after exposure. However, few cases have been reported in the literature using steroids in acute SR because of their anti-inflammatory effects. The aim of this review is to present an update about this entity, describing the pathogenesis, risk factors, and diagnostic methods, with focus on management and outcomes of SR.
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Publication details
- DOI
- 10.4103/ojo.ojo_248_23
- Journal
- Oman Journal of Ophthalmology, 17(2), 173-180
- Publisher
- Medknow Publications
- Open access
- Gold open access
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APA 7
Jourieh, M. (2024). Solar retinopathy: A literature review. Oman Journal of Ophthalmology, 17(2), 173-180. https://doi.org/10.4103/ojo.ojo_248_23
MLA 9
Jourieh, Mohammad. "Solar retinopathy: A literature review." Oman Journal of Ophthalmology, vol. 17, no. 2, 2024, pp. 173-180. https://doi.org/10.4103/ojo.ojo_248_23.
Chicago (author–date)
Jourieh, Mohammad. 2024. "Solar retinopathy: A literature review." Oman Journal of Ophthalmology 17 (2): 173-180. https://doi.org/10.4103/ojo.ojo_248_23.
Harvard
Jourieh, M. (2024) 'Solar retinopathy: A literature review', Oman Journal of Ophthalmology, 17(2), pp. 173-180. doi:10.4103/ojo.ojo_248_23.
Vancouver
Jourieh M. Solar retinopathy: A literature review. Oman Journal of Ophthalmology. 2024;17(2):173-180. doi:10.4103/ojo.ojo_248_23
IEEE
M. Jourieh, "Solar retinopathy: A literature review," Oman Journal of Ophthalmology, vol. 17, no. 2, pp. 173-180, 2024, doi: 10.4103/ojo.ojo_248_23.