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Sunburn of the retina

Alexey Portnov, medical expert
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024

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The solar burn of the retina is caused by photochemical effects of solar radiation as a result of direct and indirect sun exposure.

A solar burn of the retina manifests itself 1-2 hours after exposure to a decrease in central vision in one or both eyes, metamorphopsia or central scotoma.

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Symptoms of a solar burn of a retina

Visual acuity is variable according to the severity of the lesion.
Initially, it is located on one or both eyes in the foveal small, yellow spots with a green edge.
After about 2 weeks, a limited pigmentary mottle and lamellar rupture are revealed.

The prognosis of a solar burn of a retina, as a rule, good. Restoration of vision to normal or close to this occurs within 6 months, although some symptoms of sunburn may persist.

What's bothering you?

Visual loss

Blindness and partial loss of vision

Acute vision impairment

Slowly progressive or subacute visual impairment

What do need to examine?

Retina

How to examine?

Electroretinography

Visual evoked potentials

Electrooculography