shot-silk retina


shot-silk ret·i·na

the appearance of numerous wavelike, glistening reflexes, like the shimmer of silk, observed sometimes in the retina of a young person. Synonym(s): shot-silk phenomenon, shot-silk reflex

shot-silk retina

n. The appearance of numerous, wavelike, opalescent reflexes that can occur in the retinas of children under the age of 10 and sometimes in teenagers.

shot-silk ret·i·na

(shot-silk ret'i-nă) The appearance of numerous wavelike, glistening reflexes, like the shimmer of silk, observed sometimes in the retina of a young person.

shot-silk retina

A retina having an opalescent appearance, sometimes seen in young persons.See also: retina