Animal Models for the Assessment of Laser Induced Eye Damage,
Abstract
This review paper summarizes the experimental findings of laser induced eye damage experiments. This report describes experiments in which dependent variables range from histology and minimum ophthalmoscopically visible damage to the assessment of functional vision. Laser induced retinal lesions which are very small do not measurably alter functional vision although the fovea is permanently damaged. The assessment of functional vision and quantifiable losses depend upon operant behavioral methods to expose subjective visual acuity to examination in the laboratory animal. Quantifiable electrophysiological techniques offer promise for objective functional vision assessment alternatives. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADP003293
Entities
People
- D. N. Farrer
Organizations
- United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine