Fundamental Studies in the Molecular Basis of Laser Induced Retinal Damage

Abstract

This is a comprehensive final report of the support for our research on Fundamental Studies in the Molecular Basis of Laser Induced Retinal Damage received by the U.S. Army. In the initial phases of the research we focused on tunable laser resonance Raman spectroscopy to investigate the molecular basis of retinal damage problems. Our research also saw the first application of femtosecond lasers to the visual system. This contract has investigated the fundamentals of light-induced effects in vision using a variety of important and sensitive probes developed in our laboratories. The results obtained have led to insights of significance in most aspects of the visual process from femtosecond light absorption, to photoreceptor mechanics and chemistry to the protective effect of oil droplets and the characteristics of the pigment epithelium. Keywords: Laser damage; Retina; Eye damage.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA203633

Entities

People

  • Aaron Lewis

Organizations

  • Cornell University School of Applied and Engineering Physics

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Classification
  • Contracts
  • Femtosecond Lasers
  • Frequency
  • Laser Spectroscopy
  • Lasers
  • Physics
  • Radiation
  • Raman Scattering
  • Raman Spectra
  • Raman Spectroscopy
  • Scattering
  • Security
  • Spectra
  • Spectroscopy
  • Wave Mixing

Readers

  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy