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photoretinitis

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun photoretinitis has 1 sense
  1. photoretinitis - damage to the retina resulting from exposure of the eye to the sun without adequate protection
    --1 is a kind of
    visual impairment, visual defect, vision defect, visual disorder

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Photoretinitis

Description

Photoretinitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the retina resulting from exposure to excessive or intense light. It can cause temporary or permanent damage to the retina and can lead to vision impairment or loss.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Medical Condition

Noun: Photoretinitis refers to the inflammation of the retina caused by exposure to intense light. It commonly occurs after staring at the sun directly.

Sample Sentence: She experienced severe photoretinitis after watching the solar eclipse without proper eye protection.

Sense 2: Perceived Damage

Noun: Photoretinitis can also be used to describe the perceived damage or discomfort in the eyes after being exposed to bright light for long periods.

Sample Sentence: After sitting in front of the computer screen for several hours, she complained of photoretinitis and had to rest her eyes.

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