title: [Illumination in the dental office and eye protection].
abstract: Visual problems may be due to an inadequate illumination. In this article some recommendations are presented with regard to the illumination in the dental office. Prior to this, a description of some technical terms such as lux and candela is presented. Some light sources may be dangerous for the eye if used for a longer period of time. Mechanical damage to the eyes and infection by hard and large particles of the aerosol may be serious. Spectacles and air suction devices are therefore a necessity. Lastly, some attention is given to working with monitors of personal computers.
authors.affiliation: Universitair Ziekenhis te Gent.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Brondel
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Beirnaert
mesh_terms: D000336:Aerosols; D016288:Computer Terminals; D003770:Dental Offices; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D005135:Eye Protective Devices; D006801:Humans; D008027:Light; D008029:Lighting
chemical_list: D000336:Aerosols
vernacular_title: Verlichting in de praktijkkamer en oogbescherming.