[Climate change as a factor in the development of retinal diseases: a critical review].

Abstract

The climate change has multiple effects on health. The eyes are not exempt from these effects and components of climate change, such as the temperature, UV radiation or air pollution that can have a relevant impact on retinal pathologies can be worked out. The alterations to the retina include UV light-induced retinal damage, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), choroidal melanoma, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment and vascular occlusion. Overall, there is an urgent need for prospective multicenter studies to be able to further analyze the specific impact of components of climate change on the retina.