Open AccessSolar retinopathy in Benin City, Nigeria
Author(s) -
CU Ukponmwan,
OA Dawodu,
J. O. Ayanru
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
west african journal of medicine
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0189-160X
DOI - 10.4314/wajm.v22i4.28066
Subject(s) - medicine , benin city , maculopathy , optometry , ophthalmology , retinopathy , teaching hospital , family medicine , diabetes mellitus , endocrinology
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.