Effects of X-radiation on the retina of the albino rabbit as viewed with the transmission electron microscope.
The eyes of albino rabbits were exposed in vivo to 7,000 rad of X-radiation. The retinae were dissected and examined with a transmission electron microscope 24 and 72 h following irradiation. Damage after 24 h was minimal, but after 72 h it was very pronounced. In both cases the damage was restricted to the photoreceptors.
D000818:Animals; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D010786:Photoreceptor Cells / Q000528:radiation effects / Q000648:ultrastructure; D011817:Rabbits; D012160:Retina / Q000528:radiation effects* / Q000648:ultrastructure