Pathophysiology of blast‐induced ocular trauma in rats after repeated exposure to low‐level blast overpressure
Abstract
The incidence of blast‐induced ocular injury has dramatically increased due to advances in weaponry and military tactics. A single exposure to blast overpressure (BOP) has been shown to cause damage to the eye in animal models; however, on the battlefield, military personnel are exposed to BOP multiple times. The effects of repeated exposures to BOP on ocular tissues have not been investigated. The purpose of this study is to characterize the effects of single or repeated exposure on ocular tissues.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Sep 13, 2014
- Source ID
- 10.1111/ceo.12407
Entities
People
- Anthony J. Johnson
- Heuy‐ching Wang
- Jae Hyek Choi
- Jeffery M. Cleland
- Mikulas Chavko
- Richard M. Mccarron
- Whitney A Greene
Organizations
- Naval Medical Research Center
- United States Army Medical Research and Development Command