Statistical observations of lenticular changes in survivors of the Hiroshima A-bomb: clinical and statistical observations of delayed effects

Journal Article · Mon Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1965 · Am. J. Ophthalmol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9394(65)94780-X· OSTI ID:6638274

Inada, G J; Hall, C W

Results are reported from ophthalmologic observations carried out on residents of Nagasaki and Hiroshima and exposed to radiation from an atomic explosion. Very significant statistical test results indicate that lenticular opacities observed have definite relationship to ionizing radiation exposure distance from the hypocenter (exposure distance in this instance is used as a relative index of radiation dosage received). Exposure to ionizing radiation does increase the incidence of lenticular changes indicative of ionizing radiation (definite opacities, polychrome posterior capsular roughening, excessive cortical opacities unexplained and, especially, the polychrome posterior capsular plaques). No appreciable differences in opacities by sex or loss of visual acuity were observed.

• Research Organization: Atomic Bomb Casualty Commission, Hiroshima, Japan
• OSTI ID: 6638274
• Journal Information: Am. J. Ophthalmol.; (United States), Vol. 59
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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