Functional Assessment of Laser Irradiation.

Abstract

Permanent functional alterations in visual acuity were observed with laser exposures (HeNe, Krypton and Argon) at corneal irradiance levels below those previously reported using fundoscopic or fine histological criteria. The effects of low-level irradiation appeared selective depending upon the wavelength of the exposing source and appeared to be cumulative over time. Monochromatic as opposed to achromatic targets appeared more sensitive measures of minimal functional disruptions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA143964

Entities

People

  • D. O. Robbins

Organizations

  • Ohio Wesleyan University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption Spectra
  • Argon Lasers
  • Krypton Lasers
  • Laser Beams
  • Laser Safety
  • Lasers
  • Long Wavelengths
  • Medical Personnel
  • Power Levels
  • Psychology
  • Rhesus Monkeys
  • Sensitivity
  • Short Wavelengths
  • Spectra
  • Visible Spectra
  • Visual Acuity
  • White Light

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

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

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Directed Energy - Lasers