Purpose: To report a case of solar retinopathy due to inadvertent exposure to the sun while piloting a drone without protective eyewear.
Methods: A 29-year-old male underwent a complete eye exam including optical coherence tomography (OCT) of the macula.
Results: Bilateral juxtafoveal outer retinal microcystic cavities present on OCT consistent with solar retinopathy.
Conclusion: With the increasing popularity of unmanned aircrafts, eye protection awareness during drone use is essential.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joco.2018.05.004 | DOI Listing |
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