Ocular hazards of blue-light therapy in dermatology - 16/12/11
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Blue-light phototherapy has become important in the treatment of many dermatologic conditions and as a result continue to be developed. Although blue-light therapy is successful, research shows that excessive ocular blue-light exposure may contribute to age-related macular degeneration and other vision problems. As blue-light therapy becomes increasingly more popular for clinical and at-home use, patients and operators of blue-light devices should be aware of its associated ocular hazards. Protective eyewear should be carefully selected and implemented with each therapy session to guard against the development of retinal disease.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : age-related macular degeneration, blue light, blue-light phototherapy, photodynamic therapy, phototherapy, retinopathy
Abbreviations used : ALA, AMD, PDT, RPE
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Vol 66 - N° 1
P. 130-135 - janvier 2012 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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