Catalog

Solar retinopathy

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Solar retinopathy – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/673513870

This is damage to the eye's retina, particularly the macula, from prolonged exposure to solar radiation or other bright light. It usually occurs due to staring at the sun, watching a solar eclipse or viewing an Ultraviolet, Illuminant D65 or other bright light.