RADIOACTIVE ISOTOPES

Journal Article · Sun Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1958 · Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago) (U.S.)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1001/archopht.1958.00940070035003· OSTI ID:4335797

Bettman, J W

The modern ophthalmologist should have a clear concept of isotopes. For most purposes in ophthalmology pure BETA -ray emitters must be used. Generally, the most useful are Sr/sup 90/ in therapy and P/sup 32/ in diagnosis and experimental work. Radioisotopes in therapy are generally only useful for external therapy as Sr/sup 90/ applicators or radon seeds. P/sup 32/ has been used extensively in the diagnosis of intraocular malignancies, but its usefulness is limited. Radioisotopes are of the greatest help in investigative work and have been responsible for much of our understanding of the intraocular fluids: This includes present concepts of formation of the aqueous, factors influencing intraocular blood volume, the movements of fluids through such ocular tissues as the cornea and the lens, and the distribution of various ions in ocular structures. (63 references). (C.H.)

• Research Organization: Stanford Univ. Medical School
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• NSA Number: NSA-12-010340
• OSTI ID: 4335797
• Journal Information: Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago) (U.S.), Journal Name: Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago) (U.S.) Vol. Vol: 59; ISSN AROPA
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

BETA PARTICLES
BIBLIOGRAPHY
BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
BLOOD
CANCER
DIAGNOSIS
EYES
IONS
MEDICINE
OPHTHALMOLOGY
PHOSPHORUS 32
PHYSIOLOGY
QUANTITY RATIO
RADIOTHERAPY
RADON
STRONTIUM 90
TISSUES
USES