Increasing Eye Injuries Following Exposure to Laser Beams, the Silent Epidemic [PDF]
While light is a visible and narrow range of the electromagnetic spectrum that is responsible for vision, Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation (laser) is a monochromatic and polarized beam with a specific frequency and minimum ...
Masood Bagheri
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Eye lens monitoring for interventional radiology personnel: dosemeters, calibration and practical aspects of H-p(3) monitoring. A 2015 review [PDF]
A thorough literature review about the current situation on the implementation of eye lens monitoring has been performed in order to provide recommendations regarding dosemeter types, calibration procedures and practical aspects of eye lens monitoring ...
Ferrari, Paolo +8 more
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Radiation exposure during C-arm-guided (fluoroscopy) small animal orthopaedic surgery
The purpose of the current study was to investigate the radiation exposure level of surgeons performing C-arm guided small animal orthopaedic surgery using thermoluminescent dosimeters located inside and outside personnel shielding devices at major body ...
S. Sung +7 more
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Biomimetic Transparent Eye Protection Inspired by the Carapace of an Ostracod (Crustacea) [PDF]
In this study we mimic the unique, transparent protective carapace (shell) of myodocopid ostracods, through which their compound eyes see, to demonstrate that the carapace ultrastructure also provides functions of strength and protection for a relatively
Palka, Barbara P. +12 more
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Background High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a cosmetic procedure that aims to tone the skin through thermal collagen coagulation. The energy is delivered in the deep layers of the skin, and because of these characteristics, the risks of severe
Samara Barbara Marafon +2 more
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the occupational radiation exposure levels of veterinary staff during fluoroscopic examination using thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs).
Jeongsu An +6 more
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Asthenopia among university students: The eye of the digital generation
Background: Asthenopia or eye strain is one of the major medical problems that students face during their academic years. Objectives: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of asthenopia among a sample of university students attending ...
Rayah Issam Touma Sawaya +8 more
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Corneal epithelial ingrowth after perforating corneal injury: a case report
Background Epithelial ingrowth is a rare complication after ocular perforation and can become manifest many years after the primary trauma. Case presentation A 49-year-old patient presented with a positive Seidel test of unclear origin at her left eye ...
Adrien Quintin +5 more
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Low physical activity and higher use of screen devices are associated with myopia at the age of 16-17 years in the CCC2000 Eye Study [PDF]
Purpose: To determine the myopia prevalence in a Danish cohort aged 16–17 years and its relation to physical activity and use of screen-based electronic devices.
Munch, Inger Christine +14 more
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Ocular health and safety assessment among mechanics of the Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana
Purpose: To conduct an ocular health and safety assessment among mechanics in the Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana. Methods: This descriptive cross sectional study included 500 mechanics using multistage sampling.
Emmanuel Kwasi Abu +5 more
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