title: An evaluation of lenses designed to block light emitted by light-curing units.
abstract: A number of protective lenses are available to prevent ocular injury from wavelength spectrum generated by visible light. Four of the five lenses tested absorbed virtually all of the radiation transmitted in the 200 to 800 nm level. Protective eyewear should be used when blue and ultraviolet light-curing units are involved.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Berry
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Pitts
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Francisco
authors.forename: W N
authors.initials: WN
authors.lastname: von der Lehr
mesh_terms: D003188:Composite Resins; D003762:Dental Instruments / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005135:Eye Protective Devices / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008027:Light / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011482:Protective Devices / Q000592:standards*; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins