Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic Retinopathy

DefinitionDiabetic retinopathy is a microvascular complication of diabetes affecting the retinal blood vessels.Risk FactorsDiabetic retinopathy is present in almost all individuals with type 1 diabetes and more than 60% of those with type 2 diabetes after two decades of disease.The risk increases with poor glycemic control, hypertension, dyslipidemia, smoking, pregnancy, and puberty.Although cataracts and glaucoma are also more frequent in people with diabetes, retinopathy remains the leading...

Photoreceptors and Visual Pathways

Photoreceptors and Visual Pathways

At the molecular level, visual signals trigger transformations in photopigment molecules, resulting in changes in the photoreceptor cell's membrane potential. The photon's energy level is denoted by its wavelength, with each specific wavelength of visible light associated with a distinct color. The spectral range of visible light, classified as electromagnetic radiation, spans from 380 to 720 nm. Electromagnetic radiation wavelengths exceeding 720 nm fall under the infrared category, whereas...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Optic neuritis and mydriasis after vaccination: a case report.

Journal of medical case reports·2024

Same author

A Comparative Study Between the Goldmann Applanation Tonometer and the Non-Contact Air-Puff Tonometer (Huvitz HNT 7000) in Normal Eyes.

Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)·2021

Same author

Efficacy of Standard and Accelerated (10 Minutes) Corneal Crosslinking in Keratoconus Stabilization.

Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)·2020

Same author

Surgical debridement of corneal shield ulcers in pediatric patients: two case reports and a review of the literature.

Journal of medical case reports·2020

Same author

Phacoemulsification: an alternative for prophylaxis of a glaucomatous crisis.

Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)·2019

Same author

Risk-Benefit Assessment of Carotid Revascularization.

Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia·2018

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 10, 2026

Subretinal Transplantation of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Derived-retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells into a Large-eyed Model of Geographic Atrophy

Subretinal Transplantation of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Derived-retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells into a Large-eyed Model of Geographic Atrophy

Published on: January 22, 2018

Solar retinopathy without abnormal exposure: case report.

Ricardo Alexandre Stock¹, Simone Louise Savaris, Erasmo Carlos Rodrigues de Lima Filho

¹Universidade do Oeste do Estado de Santa Catarina - UNOESC - Campus Joaçaba (SC), Brazil.

Arquivos Brasileiros De Oftalmologia

|July 6, 2013

Summary

Solar retinopathy, photochemical retinal damage, can occur without direct sun exposure. Optical coherence tomography is crucial for diagnosing this condition, even with normal visual acuity.

More Related Videos

Ex Vivo OCT-Based Multimodal Imaging of Human Donor Eyes for Research into Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Ex Vivo OCT-Based Multimodal Imaging of Human Donor Eyes for Research into Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Published on: May 26, 2023

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 10, 2026

Subretinal Transplantation of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Derived-retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells into a Large-eyed Model of Geographic Atrophy

Subretinal Transplantation of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Derived-retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells into a Large-eyed Model of Geographic Atrophy

Published on: January 22, 2018

Ex Vivo OCT-Based Multimodal Imaging of Human Donor Eyes for Research into Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Ex Vivo OCT-Based Multimodal Imaging of Human Donor Eyes for Research into Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Published on: May 26, 2023

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Retinal Diseases
Toxicology

Background:

Solar retinopathy is retinal damage from solar observation.
Causes include drug use, mental disorders, or eclipses.
It can lead to visual acuity loss.

Observation:

A 38-year-old presented with solar retinopathy in the left eye.
The patient reported metamorphopsia but had normal visual acuity and no sun exposure history.
Optical coherence tomography revealed retinal pigment epithelium rupture.

Findings:

The case confirmed class II solar retinopathy.
Visual acuity may normalize over 3-9 months, but recovery is not guaranteed.
This patient's susceptibility highlights individual risk factors.

Implications:

Educating the public on eye protection during sun exposure is vital.
Optical coherence tomography is essential for accurate solar retinopathy diagnosis.
Early detection and understanding susceptibility are key for managing retinal damage.