Photic retinopathy
Photic retinopathy is damage to the eye's retina, particularly the macula, from prolonged exposure to solar radiation or other bright light, e.g., lasers or arc welders. The term includes solar, laser, and welder's retinopathy and is synonymous with retinal phototoxicity. It usually occurs due to staring at the Sun, watching a solar eclipse, or viewing an ultraviolet, Illuminant D65, or other bright light.[1]
| Photic retinopathy | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Foveomacular retinitis Solar retinopathy |
| Specialty | Ophthalmology |
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