title: Long-term visual health risks from solar ultraviolet radiation. Proposals for ocular protection.
abstract: Several clinical observations suggest the necessity of protective measures to prevent eye damage from solar ultraviolet radiation. Recommendations for protection are given.
authors.affiliation: Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, Md.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Waxler
mesh_terms: D004307:Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; D005139:Eyeglasses; D006801:Humans; D010777:Photochemistry; D011832:Radiation Injuries; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013997:Time Factors; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control