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Functional assessment of laser irradiation. Final report (Annual), 1 July 1974-30 June 1986

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5713579
Exposure of the fovea to intense coherent light can produce either transient or permanent changes in the eye's ability to resolve fine spatial detail. Permanent functional changes can occur in the absence of gross morphological damage and at power densities below the ED50 level. Furthermore, the eye may become increasingly susceptible to damage after repeated low-level exposures which initially produce only transient effects. Independent of any long-term hazards, laser exposures can also disrupt visual/motor behavior for periods of up to 96 hrs.
Research Organization:
Ohio Wesleyan Univ., Delaware, OH (USA). Dept. of Psychology
OSTI ID:
5713579
Report Number(s):
AD-A-206230/5/XAB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English