Methodological considerations for future epidemiological studies of solar ultraviolet radiation and eye disease.
This paper reviews current methodological and epidemiological issues that face researchers interested in examining the relationship between exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation and cataract and other eye diseases. Key areas addressed include study design, measurement of ocular exposure, potential confounding and modifying factors, and evaluation of the impact of ozone depletion on eye diseases.
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P J
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Institute of Ophthalmology, London, U.K.
D000818:Animals; D004812:Epidemiologic Methods; D005123:Eye / Q000528:radiation effects*; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D015995:Prevalence; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D013472:Sunlight; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects*