Chemicals of Interest to the Air Force and Their Potential Impact on Visual Performance Attributes
Abstract
The Air Force (AF) Operational Based Vision Assessment (OBVA) lab is interested in the potential for chemical exposure to impact visual performance attributes as well as available information tying amount of chemical exposure to level of impact. A list of 126 relevant AF chemicals in occupational environments was developed to conduct literature reviews to determine their impact on performance attributes of concern. This report examines impacts on vision by the following classes of chemicals: aldehydes, solvents, toxic gases and vapors, metals, aliphatics and a number of miscellaneous chemicals. Across all classes of chemicals, eye irritation was the most commonly cited effect of exposure. Although not specifically associated with a single listed visual attribute of interest, irritation of eyes could potentially impact multiple attributes through vision blurring and eye discomfort.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 02, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1165340
Entities
People
- Andrew Keebaugh
- Anna Barrett
- David Bailey
- David R. Mattie
- Elaine Merrill
- Megan Steele
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory