Spectral Deficits in Visual Acuity Due to Laser Irradiation,

Abstract

The increased use of lasers and laser devices has made it essential to determine the potential kinds of visual deficits associated with accidental laser exposure. Maximal visual acuity and normal color vision are closely associated with foveal receptor function. When the fovea is destroyed by laser irradiation, severe and permanent losses in visual acuity ensue. The purpose of the study was the determination of permanent photopic or color deficits in animal subjects following foveal injury produced by ruby laser irradiation.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0750394

Entities

People

  • Harry Zwick
  • Ken Bloom
  • R. Bruce Bedell

Organizations

  • Frankford Arsenal

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Color Vision
  • Determinants (Mathematics)
  • Laser Safety
  • Lasers
  • Ruby Lasers
  • Safety
  • Visual Acuity

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy