Radiation-induced cataract in astronauts and cosmonauts

Opacification of the ocular lens is an important effect of exposure to ionizing radiation. Astronauts and cosmonauts are exposed to relatively high doses of all types of radiation in space, including high-energy particle radiation. A study was initiated to examine the lenses of the eyes of astronaut...

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Published in:	Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology Vol. 240; no. 7; pp. 543 - 547
Main Authors:	Rastegar, Zahra, Eckart, Peter, Mertz, Manfred
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Germany Springer Nature B.V 01.07.2002
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Astronauts Cataract - diagnosis Cataract - etiology Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological Humans Lens, Crystalline - radiation effects Male Middle Aged Occupational Diseases - etiology Occupational Exposure Ophthalmology Photography Radiation Injuries - diagnosis Radiation Injuries - etiology Radiation, Ionizing Reference Values
ISSN:	0721-832X, 1435-702X
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