Abstract
A review of the epidemiological evidence linking cataract and chronic ultraviolet B radiation (UV-B) exposure was carried out. The majority of ecological studies suggest an increased risk of cataract with residence in areas of greater ambient UV-B. Studies which have measured personal ocular exposure to UV-B have found that even low exposures, as encountered in the general populations of developed countries, confer a measurable risk of cortical cataract. There is sufficient evidence of increased risk of cortical lens opacity with ocular exposure to UV-B to warrant public health messages about simple measures to decrease exposure.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | S97-101 |
Journal | Journal of epidemiology / Japan Epidemiological Association |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 6 Suppl |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1999 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Epidemiology