Abstract
Solar observaƟ on and eye damage is known for centuries. Unprotected eclipse viewing is the leading cause of solar reƟ nopathy. Inspite of using commercially available cerƟ fi ed solar fi lters, use of binoculars, exposed photographic fi lm and X-ray fi lm are common unsafe pracƟ ce of eclipse viewing. Public awareness by media campaigns about the appropriate protecƟ ve measures while viewing an eclipse is the mainstay in the prevenƟ on of this disease. The natural course of solar reƟ nopathy is to show resoluƟ on and visual improvement, but use of anƟ -infl ammatory drugs hastens the recovery. We report a case of young male with acute solar reƟ nopathy aŌ er viewing solar eclipse. The paƟ ent was successfully treated with corƟ costeroids with complete visual rehabilitaƟ on. Del J Ophthalmol 2012;23(4):285-287.
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