THE EFFECTS OF LASER RADIATION ON RECEPTOR FUNCTION IN HUMAN AND PRIMATE EYES.
Abstract
In a series of experiments, the effects of intense spectral bands having the characteristics of ruby and argon laser light were measured in rhesus monkey eyes. Results obtained by measuring spectral sensitivity in their presence - or immediately after these exposures - demand a two-stage (receptor stage, neural opponent stage) explanation of spectral sensitivity for the highly light adapted eye. In continuing studies, these measures are being carried over the entire range up to intensities of laser light which will produce gross thermal injury. It is planned to relate changes in visual sensitivity to ultrastructural changes in the retina. The techniques for ultrastructural study of the vertebrate retina are briefly discussed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 08, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0709655
Entities
People
- Clement Johnson
- Harry G. Sperling
- John H. Mabry
- Ronald S. Harwerth
Organizations
- University of Texas at Austin