Effects of 2.45-GHz microwaves on primate corneal endothelium.
Both eyes of anesthetized cynomolgus monkeys (Macaca fascicularis) were irradiated with 2.45-GHz microwaves, either pulsed or continuous wave. In vivo corneal endothelial abnormalities were observed by specular microscopy and confirmed through histologic techniques after a 16- to 48-hour postexposure period. Pulsed microwaves with an average power density of 10 mW/cm2 (equivalent to a specific absorption rate (SAR) = 2.6 W/kg) produced these effects, while levels of 20-30 mW/cm2 (equivalent to a SAR = 5.3 to 7.8 W/kg) with continuous wave irradiation were required to produce similar changes.
D000818:Animals; D003315:Cornea / Q000528:radiation effects*; D004727:Endothelium / Q000528:radiation effects; D008252:Macaca fascicularis; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D008872:Microwaves / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D013997:Time Factors