Turnbull, David J. and Parisi, Alfio and van den Ancker, Tania (2006) Development of a photosensitive polymer for measurement of damaging ocular radiation exposures. In: Showcasing Toowoomba Area Health Research 2006, 25 Aug 2006, Toowoomba, Australia.
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Abstract
The adverse effects to ocular health caused by exposure to high levels of solar radiation are of great concern and can result in the severe degradation of vision capabilities. Solar radiation in the blue part of the spectrum (effectively 380 to 550 nm) is found to trigger a reaction in the eye and has been characterized by the blue light hazard. This blue light photochemical injury to the human retina is termed photoretinitis. Photoretinitis can result from either viewing an extremely bright light source for a short amount of time or a less bright source for a longer period of time. Excessive exposure to harmful blue light radiation is linked to the increased risk of macular degeneration in humans. Age related macular degeneration is recognised as the leading cause of severe blindness in the Australian population. Therefore, it is essential to decrease any exposure to damaging blue light radiation that the population experiences. Quantification of the individual level of radiation exposure requires personal dosimetry that takes into account changes in the position and orientation of people compared to the light sources. A prototype photosensitive polymer is currently being developed that can be used for the measurement of blue light exposures to humans. The prototype polymer only responds to wavelengths associated with the blue light hazard and is expected to be a useful tool for measuring radiation associated with the blue light hazard.
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| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Commonwealth Reporting Category E) (Poster) |
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| Refereed: | No |
| Item Status: | Live Archive |
| Additional Information: | Poster presentation. Abstract only available. No evidence of copyright restrictions on web site. |
| Faculty / Department / School: | Historic - Faculty of Sciences - Department of Biological and Physical Sciences |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Oct 2007 00:35 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Jul 2013 22:36 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | blue light hazard; photosensitive; polymer; eyes |
| Fields of Research : | 11 Medical and Health Sciences > 1117 Public Health and Health Services > 111705 Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety 11 Medical and Health Sciences > 1113 Ophthalmology and Optometry > 111399 Ophthalmology and Optometry not elsewhere classified 04 Earth Sciences > 0401 Atmospheric Sciences > 040103 Atmospheric Radiation |
| Socio-Economic Objective: | C Society > 92 Health > 9202 Health and Support Services > 920203 Diagnostic Methods |
| URI: | http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/1117 |
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