[Optical coherence tomography in solar eclipse retinopathy].
METHODS
We describe the case of a patient suffering from acute visual loss soon after watching a solar eclipse. Optical coherence tomography was the main diagnostic tool used.


CONCLUSIONS
Solar retinopathy is now an unusual cause of visual loss, although there are still some cases diagnosed, especially after viewing solar eclipses. Optical coherence tomography is suitable for detecting permanent retinal injuries related to solar exposure, with the outer retinal layers being typically affected.
Calvo-González
C
C
Unidad de Superficie e Inflamación Ocular, Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, España. calvo_glez@yahoo.es
Reche-Frutos
J
J
Santos-Bueso
E
E
Díaz-Valle
D
D
Benítez-del-Castillo
J M
JM
García-Sánchez
J
J
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D016082:Solar System; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects*; D041623:Tomography, Optical Coherence