Neuroprotective Treatment of Laser-Induced Retinal Injuries.

Abstract

Laser induced retinal injuries are operational and medical problem in the battlefield as a result of lasers used in military equipment and the introduction of visually incapacitating laser weapons. It is not possible to prevent all these injuries and there is no treatment. This study was designed to evaluate the neuroprotective effect of dextromethorphan, which is FDA approved and clinically used drug, in our rat model of laser-induced retinal-lesions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA373617

Entities

People

  • Michael Belkin
  • Mordechai Rosner
  • Yoram Solberg

Organizations

  • Tel Aviv University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amino Acids
  • Argon Lasers
  • Biological Pigments
  • Brain Injuries
  • Cells
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Drug Abuse
  • Epithelium
  • Eye Injuries
  • Glutamates
  • Health Physics
  • Ischemia
  • Lasers
  • Measurement
  • Nervous System
  • Photoreceptors

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy