What is shot silk retina?
What is shot silk retina? n. The appearance in the retina of numerous, wavelike, opalescent reflexes similar to the light reflections appearing on certain types of silk; most commonly seen in children under the age of 10 and sometimes in teenagers. Why shot silk appearance of retina? The retina is shiny due to reflection of light, called as shot silk appearance. Reflex of retinal vessels may be accentuated simulating arteriosclerotic changes. Vessels may be tortuous and may show abnormal branching. In which condition you can find shot silk appearance? The appearance of numerous, wavelike, opalescent reflexes that can occur in...