Author/Authors :
Berg Peter Kingsbrook Jewish Hospital - New York - NY, USA , Rohring Victoria Kingsbrook Jewish Hospital - New York - NY, USA , Rehmani Ahmad Kingsbrook Jewish Hospital - New York - NY, USA , Smith Edward Kingsbrook Jewish Hospital - New York - NY, USA , Smith Emily Downstate Medical Center - New York - NY, USA
Abstract :
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.
