Details

Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Østerås, Bjørn Helge
• Jensen, Kristin
• Andersen, Hilde Kjernlie
• Martinsen, Anne Catrine T

Titel

Radiation-induced cataracts

Ist Teil von

• Tidsskrift for den Norske Lægeforening, 2016-11, Vol.136 (21), p.1809-1812

Ort / Verlag

Norway

Erscheinungsjahr

2016

Quelle

Electronic Journals Library

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• The dose limit for the lens of the eye for occupationally exposed workers that is stipulated in the Norwegian Regulation on radiation protection is based on outdated threshold doses for radiation-induced cataracts. Recent studies have shown that injuries may occur at significantly lower radiation doses than previously assumed. The results from the new studies will impact upon future legislation and recommendations regarding radiation hygiene for personnel in x-ray laboratories and operating theatres who may be exposed to significant radiation doses in the course of their work.