title: Radiation Cataractogenesis: The Progression of Our Understanding and Its Clinical Consequences.
abstract: In the high-volume and increasingly complex world of image-guided therapy and medical imaging, awareness of the potential risks secondary to occupational radiation exposure in medical professionals needs greater focus. One of these risks is radiation-induced cataracts, a recently recognized entity, which may impact the physician's professional proficiency, quality of life, and career span. This review article aims to explain the pathogenesis of radiation-induced cataracts, exploring emerging evidence regarding their development. It also explores the existing monitoring and protection measures available to protect against such radiation-induced pathologic conditions.
authors.affiliation: Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, Ireland.
authors.forename: Danyal Zaman
authors.initials: DZ
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, 3MC 424, 399 Bathurst St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3E2.
authors.forename: Marie Constance
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Lacasse
authors.affiliation: Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, Ireland.
authors.forename: Rizwana
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, 3MC 424, 399 Bathurst St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3E2. Electronic address: kieran.murphy@uhn.ca.
authors.forename: Kieran J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Murphy
mesh_terms: D002386:Cataract / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000517:prevention & control; D016272:Occupational Health; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D000069079:Radiation Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000517:prevention & control; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D011834:Radiation Monitoring / Q000379:methods; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000379:methods; D015641:Radiography, Interventional / Q000009:adverse effects*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors