Retinal Effects Of Blue Light Exposure

William T. Ham; Harold A. Mueller; J. J. Ruffolo

doi:10.1117/12.958786

7 October 1980 Retinal Effects Of Blue Light Exposure

William T. Ham, Harold A. Mueller, J. J. Ruffolo

Proceedings Volume 0229, Ocular Effects of Non-Ionizing Radiation; (1980) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.958786
Event: 1980 Technical Symposium East, 1980, Washington, D.C., United States

Abstract

Recent research has shown that blue light exposure is an important factor in certain types of retinal injury. The mammalian ocular media transmits the spectral band 400-1400 nm to the retina. The short wavelengths (400-550 nm) produce a photochemical or actinic type of damage, while the longer wavelengths (550-1400 nm) produce thermal damage. Distinction between the two types of retinal damage are discussed briefly and the importance of the blue light effect for solar retinitis and eclipse blindness is emphasized. The significance of blue light retinal injury is summarized for various environmental and occupational exposures.

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William T. Ham, Harold A. Mueller, and J. J. Ruffolo "Retinal Effects Of Blue Light Exposure", Proc. SPIE 0229, Ocular Effects of Non-Ionizing Radiation, (7 October 1980); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.958786

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