The Effects of Microwave Diathermy On the Eye*

Biologic Effects Studies on Microwave Radiation

“…In the present study measurement of power density at the posi-\ s=p\References 3 tion of exposure permits, for the first time, an expression of opacity formation in terms of the dose and dose rate responsible for its production. In the latter instances, the practice of relating biologic effects to the source-specimen exposure distance at a given total power output, rather than to the incident power density, has thus far prevented comparison of results obtained with this equipment.…”

Biological Effects and Health Implications of Radiofrequency Radiation

“…Microwaves have been shown to produce cataracts in some experimental animals, the eyes of which were directly exposed to microwaves (Carpenter et al, 1960a;Carpenter and van Ummersen, 1968;Daily et al, 1950;Richardson et al, 1951;Seth and Michaelson, 1965;Williams et al, 1955;Zeller et al, 1951).…”

Biological effects of microwave and radiofrequency radiation

“…55 " 62 These studies have established that discrete microwave frequencies in the band of from 2.45 GHz to 10 GHz, either CW or pulsed, can induce cataracts in dogs and rabbits whereas no lens damage was detected from irradiations at 200 or 400 MHz. In all cases in which intraocular temperatures were measured, there was an elevation associated with microwave irradiation.…”