title: Solar retinopathy: a photobiologic and geophysical analysis. 1989.
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 ultra-violet 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.forename: Lawrence A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Yannuzzi
authors.forename: Yale L
authors.initials: YL
authors.lastname: Fisher
authors.forename: Jason S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Slakter
authors.forename: Arlin
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Krueger
mesh_terms: D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000266:history*; D012160:Retina / Q000528:radiation effects*; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000266:history*; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects*