Photic maculopathy: five case reports and literature review

Abstract

ABSTRACT Maculopathy from prolonged exposure to solar light is a rare but well-recognized clinical entity of vision loss and macular damage. Photochemical damage precedes visual decline, and in mild cases, vision usually returns fully or partially. With the advancement of humanity, other forms of macular injuries induced by light radiation have emerged, increasing the group of photic maculopathies. In this report, we describe the cases of five patients where a diagnosis of photic maculopathy was made based on the anamnesis, clinical findings, and complementary exams. We compare the five cases regarding their similarities and differences, as well as review the literature on the subject.

Keywords

• Maculopathy
• Sunlight/adverse effects
• Solar radiation injuries