Exposure to Infrared Light: Case Series

Authors : Ayla KÖKSAL, Cesareddin DİKMETAŞ, Büşra BİLDİK, Serkan DOĞAN, Dilek ATİK, Başar CANDER

Pages : 103-104

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Publication Date : 2019-12-23

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :INTRODUCTION Infrared raysinsert ignore into journalissuearticles values(IR); have been used in many areas in recent years and nowadays, many devices have been developed with the aim of heating in open,closed areas working with infrared technology.IR can cause retinopathy.They have the risk of developing periocular skin burns, corneal epitheliopathy,retinopathy.In this study, we wanted to talk about eight cases who were exposure with infrared light in a chemical manufacturing factory where Infrared light was used for drying and all of 8 patients had burning, stinging, watering,redness in the eyes.
Keywords : Eye, Infrared