title: Solar retinopathy. A photobiologic and geophysical analysis.
abstract: A series of young adult patients developed solar retinopathy during sun exposure over a two-day period in a particular region of the United States during March of 1986. Evaluation of the photobiological and geophysical parameters involved in solar retinitis are presented. A multifactorial pathogenesis is proposed. Of interest, a possible increase in terrestrial ultraviolet B radiation secondary to a localized relatively low ozone column during the days involved may have contributed to the retinal damage. Recommendations for protection from solar retinitis are noted.
authors.affiliation: LuEsther T. Mertz Retinal Research Laboratory, Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, New York City, New York.
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Yannuzzi
authors.forename: Y L
authors.initials: YL
authors.lastname: Fisher
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Slakter
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Krueger
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012160:Retina / Q000528:radiation effects*; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014887:Weather