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Record 1 2024-04-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Visual Disorders
CONT

Photokeratitis refers to temporary, painful eye damage from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, such as the sun and its reflection, welding arcs and lights used for medicine.

Key term(s)
  • photo-keratitis

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles de la vision
CONT

La photokératite [est une] forme de brûlure par radiation. Semblable à un coup de soleil sur les tissus du globe et des paupières, elle consiste en une inflammation de la cornée causée par une trop grande exposition aux rayons ultraviolets. [...] La photokératite est réversible et n'altère pas la vision à long terme.

Key term(s)
  • photo-kératite

Spanish

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