title: [Radiation-induced cataracts].
abstract: The dose limit for the lens of the eye for occupationally exposed workers that is stipulated in the Norwegian Regulation on radiation protection is based on outdated threshold doses for radiation-induced cataracts. Recent studies have shown that injuries may occur at significantly lower radiation doses than previously assumed. The results from the new studies will impact upon future legislation and recommendations regarding radiation hygiene for personnel in x-ray laboratories and operating theatres who may be exposed to significant radiation doses in the course of their work.
authors.affiliation: Intervensjonssenteret Oslo universitetssykehus, Rikshospitalet og Institutt for klinisk medisin Universitetet i Oslo.
authors.forename: Bjørn Helge
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Østerås
authors.affiliation: Intervensjonssenteret Oslo universitetssykehus, Rikshospitalet og Fysisk institutt Universitetet i Oslo og Institutt for naturvitenskaplige helsefag Høgskolen i Oslo og Akershus.
authors.forename: Kristin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Jensen
authors.affiliation: Intervensjonssenteret Oslo universitetssykehus, Rikshospitalet.
authors.forename: Hilde Kjernlie
authors.initials: HK
authors.lastname: Andersen
authors.affiliation: Intervensjonssenteret Oslo universitetssykehus, Rikshospitalet og Fysisk institutt Universitetet i Oslo.
authors.forename: Anne Catrine T
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Martinsen
mesh_terms: D002386:Cataract / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007908:Lens, Crystalline / Q000528:radiation effects*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000592:standards; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000379:methods