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Foveomacular Retinitis MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


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 Introduced
2025/01/01
Last Updated
2025/01/01
Foveomacular Retinitis Preferred
Solar Retinitis Narrower
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