Accession Number:

ADA191306

Title:

Structural Alterations in the Cornea from Exposure to Infrared Radiation

Descriptive Note:

Final technical memo. 1 Jul 1977-30 Jun 1985

Corporate Author:

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIV LAUREL MD APPLIED PHYSICS LAB

Personal Author(s):

• Farrell, R. A.
• McCally, R. L.
• Bargeron, C. B.
• Green, W. R.

Report Date:

1985-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

40.0

Abstract:

This report summarizes our research on the interaction of infrared radiation, especially from CO2 lasers, with the cornea. The report discusses laser systems, endothelial temperature histories, endothelial damage thresholds, stromal damage, wound repair, epithelial damage from single- and multiple-pulse exposures, and a new thermal damage model based on a phased transition. Keywords ExposurePhysiology Laser damage Laser hazards Physiological effects.

Descriptors:

• *RADIATION INJURIES
• *INFRARED LASERS
• *LASER DAMAGE
• *CORNEA
• *INFRARED RADIATION
• PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
• TRANSITIONS
• EXPOSURE(PHYSIOLOGY)
• LASER HAZARDS
• HEALING
• RADIATION EFFECTS
• RADIATION HAZARDS
• RABBITS
• ENDOTHELIUM
• REPAIR
• PHASE
• LASERS
• THRESHOLD EFFECTS
• EPITHELIUM
• MODELS

Subject Categories:

• Stress Physiology
• Lasers and Masers

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE