EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES ON RADIATION CATARACT

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1960 · Nippon Igaku Hoshasen Gakkai Zasshi (Japan)

OSTI ID:4842086

Horiuchi, J

Young rabbits were x irradiated with 200 kvp. Dosage was measured in the orbits, and for registering the lens opacities, a new photographic method was devised. Mature cataracts were observed in all young rabbits radiated with over 1500 r within 12 weeks after radiation. With doses of less than 1000 r, mature cataracts never occurred, not even 56 weeks after radiation. The age of the animals was an important factor in relation to the onset of radiation cataract. After exposure to 2000 r, the younger the animals, the earlier the onset of lens opacities, and the more rapidly the progress of the cataractous process. Some degree of recovery was noted in lens injuries arising from exposure to x rays. Mature cataract formation should be inevitable when complete epilation around the eyelid is induced by x radiation. (Abstr. Japan Med., 1: No. 10, 1961)

• Research Organization: Tokyo Medical and Dental Univ.
• NSA Number: NSA-15-027501
• OSTI ID: 4842086
• Journal Information: Nippon Igaku Hoshasen Gakkai Zasshi (Japan), Journal Name: Nippon Igaku Hoshasen Gakkai Zasshi (Japan) Vol. Vol: 19; ISSN NHGZA
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

AGE
BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
DISEASES
EYES
HAIR
RABBITS
RADIATION DOSES
RADIATION INJURIES
RECOVERY
X RADIATION