Accession Number:

ADA373617

Title:

Neuroprotective Treatment of Laser-Induced Retinal Injuries.

Descriptive Note:

Annual rept. 1 Sep 98-1 Sep 99

Corporate Author:

TEL-AVIV UNIV (ISRAEL)

Personal Author(s):

• Rosner, Mordechai
• Solberg, Yoram
• Belkin, Michael

Report Date:

1999-10-01

Pagination or Media Count:

14.0

Abstract:

Laser induced retinal injuries are operational and medical problem in the battlefield as a result of lasers used in military equipment and the introduction of visually incapacitating laser weapons. It is not possible to prevent all these injuries and there is no treatment. This study was designed to evaluate the neuroprotective effect of dextromethorphan, which is FDA approved and clinically used drug, in our rat model of laser-induced retinal-lesions.

Descriptors:

• *LASER APPLICATIONS
• *WOUNDS AND INJURIES
• *RETINA
• RATS
• BATTLEFIELDS
• MILITARY EQUIPMENT
• MEDICINE
• LESIONS
• ANATOMICAL MODELS

Subject Categories:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Lasers and Masers

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE