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MeSH Heading: Foveomacular Retinitis
Tree Number(s): C10.900.300.284.250.250.003; C11.768.863; C26.733.853; G01.750.748.500.853; N06.850.460.350.850.500.286; N06.850.810.300.360.286
Unique ID: D000099070
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099070
Scope Note: A photochemical injury to retina tissues, usually at the RETINAL PIGMENT EPITHELIUM. It is commonly associated with sungazing, eclipse viewing, welding, or using a laser pointer without proper eye protection resulting in subjective visual disturbances (e.g., floaters) and reduced VISUAL ACUITY.
Entry Term(s): Eclipse Retinopathy; Photic Retinopathy; Retinal Light Toxicity; Solar Retinitis; Solar Retinopathy
Previous Indexing: Radiation Injuries (1971-2024)
Public MeSH Note: 2025
History Note: 2025
Date Established: 2025/01/01
Date of Entry: 2024/08/09
Revision Date: 2024/08/06

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Foveomacular Retinitis MeSH Descriptor Data 2025