photoretinopathy

pho·to·ret·i·nop·a·thy

(fō'tō-ret'i-nop'ă-thē),

A macular burn from excessive exposure to sunlight or other intense light (for example, the flash of a short circuit); characterized subjectively by reduced visual acuity.
See also: solar maculopathy.

Synonym(s): electric retinopathy, solar retinopathy

[photo- + retina, + G. pathos, suffering]

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pho·to·ret·i·nop·a·thy

(fō'tō-ret'i-nop'ă-thē)

A macular burn from excessive exposure to sunlight or other intense light (e.g., the flash of a short circuit); characterized subjectively by reduced visual acuity.

[photo- + retina, + G. pathos, suffering]

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