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Solar retinopathy in Benin City, Nigeria
C U Ukponmwan1, O A Dawodu, J O Ayanru
1Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, University of Benin, PMB 1154, Benin City, Nigeria.
West African Journal of Medicine
|March 11, 2004
Abstract:
The case reports of three patients who were seen at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital Benin City with a diagnosis of solar maculopathy are presented. There was good visual recovery in two of the patients. This report shows the effect on the retina of direct sun gazing. The need to use protective filters is emphasized.