Solar Retinopathy from Religious Sun Gazing: A Case Report
Objective: To report a case of a 42-year-old male who developed bilateral solar retinopathy from two-decade history of religious sun gazing. Methods: This is a case report. Results: Patient presented with a visual acuity of 20/70 OD and 20/50 OS that improved with pinhole to 20/20. Amsler grid...
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| author | Leigh Ann R. Acedillo, MD Patrick A. Santiago, MD, DPBO, FPCS, FPAO, MHM |
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| description | Objective: To report a case of a 42-year-old male who developed bilateral solar retinopathy from two-decade history of religious sun gazing.
Methods: This is a case report.
Results: Patient presented with a visual acuity of 20/70 OD and 20/50 OS that improved with pinhole to 20/20. Amsler grid testing revealed the presence of bilateral central scotoma. Fundus exam showed yellowwhite foveolar lesions in both eyes. Optical coherence tomography scan of the macula showed a gap in the retinal pigment epithelium line at the central fovea with generalized macular thinning in both eyes. These corresponded with window-defect hyperfluorescent dots in the foveal avascular zone on fluorescein angiography. These clinical findings and the history of sun gazing are consistent with solar retinopathy.
Conclusion: We report a rare case of a 42-year-old male with subtle findings solar retinopathy. Careful examination and high index of suspicion are needed for correct diagnosis. Avoiding direct sun-gazing, use of protective UV filters, and remote observation thru videography and the like are recommended. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e48f0a1ed7ba441592af0e9668baa4082025-08-20T02:05:07ZengPhilippine Academy of OphthalmologyPhilippine Journal of Ophthalmology0031-76592024-12-01492168170527Solar Retinopathy from Religious Sun Gazing: A Case ReportLeigh Ann R. Acedillo, MD0Patrick A. Santiago, MD, DPBO, FPCS, FPAO, MHM1Department of Ophthalmology, Far Eastern University – Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation, Quezon CityDepartment of Ophthalmology, Far Eastern University – Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation, Quezon CityObjective: To report a case of a 42-year-old male who developed bilateral solar retinopathy from two-decade history of religious sun gazing. Methods: This is a case report. Results: Patient presented with a visual acuity of 20/70 OD and 20/50 OS that improved with pinhole to 20/20. Amsler grid testing revealed the presence of bilateral central scotoma. Fundus exam showed yellowwhite foveolar lesions in both eyes. Optical coherence tomography scan of the macula showed a gap in the retinal pigment epithelium line at the central fovea with generalized macular thinning in both eyes. These corresponded with window-defect hyperfluorescent dots in the foveal avascular zone on fluorescein angiography. These clinical findings and the history of sun gazing are consistent with solar retinopathy. Conclusion: We report a rare case of a 42-year-old male with subtle findings solar retinopathy. Careful examination and high index of suspicion are needed for correct diagnosis. Avoiding direct sun-gazing, use of protective UV filters, and remote observation thru videography and the like are recommended.https://paojournal.com/index.php/pjo/article/view/527solar retinopathysolar maculopathyeclipse retinopathyfoveomacular retinitissun gazing |
| spellingShingle | Leigh Ann R. Acedillo, MD Patrick A. Santiago, MD, DPBO, FPCS, FPAO, MHM Solar Retinopathy from Religious Sun Gazing: A Case Report Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology solar retinopathy solar maculopathy eclipse retinopathy foveomacular retinitis sun gazing |
| title | Solar Retinopathy from Religious Sun Gazing: A Case Report |
| title_full | Solar Retinopathy from Religious Sun Gazing: A Case Report |
| title_fullStr | Solar Retinopathy from Religious Sun Gazing: A Case Report |
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| title_short | Solar Retinopathy from Religious Sun Gazing: A Case Report |
| title_sort | solar retinopathy from religious sun gazing a case report |
| topic | solar retinopathy solar maculopathy eclipse retinopathy foveomacular retinitis sun gazing |
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