[Cataract extraction and blue light--impact on the retina]. / Kataraktextraktion und Blaulicht--Wirkung auf die Netzhaut.
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd
; 226(10): 829-38, 2009 Oct.
Article
in De
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19603376
ABSTRACT
This review focuses on the scientific background for the use of "yellow artificial lenses". We will address the fact that numerous basic scientific publications point to a rationale for this practice although it is often difficult to derive clear-cut evidence from clinical epidemiological studies for the preventive use of yellow artificial lenses. In the first part we refer to studies showing that especially the shortwave part of the visible spectrum of light can be harmful for the retina and optic nerve. For this, we have screened the literature for the major sources of radical production and for the targets of oxidative stress after impingement of "blue light" on the retina. Furthermore, we can show that many studies in cell and molecular biology, animal experiments and first clinical trials point to a preferential use of yellow-tinted lenses especially in the elderly and AMD patients.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Retina
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Prosthesis Coloring
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Lenses, Intraocular
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Light
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Aged
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Animals
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Humans
Language:
De
Journal:
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd
Year:
2009
Document type:
Article
Publication country:
ALEMANHA
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ALEMANIA
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DE
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DEUSTCHLAND
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GERMANY