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Solar retinopathy: a multimodal analysis.

Claudia Bruè¹, Cesare Mariotti, Edoardo De Franco

¹Ophthalmology Section, Department of Neuroscience, Polytechnic University of Marche, Via Brecce Bianche, 60121 Ancona, Italy.

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Solar retinopathy, a rare eye condition, presents subtly and is often missed. Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) and fundus autofluorescence aid in diagnosing this sun-gazing-related retinal damage.

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Ophthalmology
Medical Imaging
Retinal Diseases

Background:

Solar retinopathy is an uncommon condition affecting the macula.
Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) findings can be inconsistent.
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

To report two cases of solar retinopathy.
To discuss the differential diagnosis of solar retinopathy.
To highlight the utility of SD-OCT and fundus autofluorescence in diagnosis.

Main Methods:

Observational case study design.
Detailed ophthalmological examination.
Advanced imaging techniques including SD-OCT and fundus autofluorescence.

Main Results:

Two patients, a 12-year-old female and a 27-year-old male, presented with bilateral scotoma.
SD-OCT revealed juxtafoveal microcystic changes and outer retinal disruption.
Fundus autofluorescence showed characteristic hypoautofluorescence with a hyperautofluorescent ring.

Conclusions:

Solar retinopathy often has a subtle presentation, with patients denying direct sun-gazing.
SD-OCT provides detailed morphological insights into retinal damage.
Fundus autofluorescence offers functional information, aiding in diagnosis.