Universität zu Köln

Hampel, Ulrike, Elflein, Heike M., Kakkassery, V., Heindl, Ludwig M. and Schuster, Alexander K. (2022). Alterations of the anterior segment of the eye caused by exposure to UV radiation. Ophthalmologe, 119 (3). S. 234 - 240. HEIDELBERG: SPRINGER HEIDELBERG. ISSN 1433-0423

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Abstract

Background By identifying diseases of the anterior segment of the eye associated with exposure to UV light, recommendations for action can be derived. Aim After reading this review, the reader should be familiar with UV light-associated diseases of the anterior segment of the eye. Method Using a selective literature search, UV light-associated diseases of the anterior segment of the eye were identified and protective mechanisms are described. Results The UV light-associated lesions of the anterior segment of the eye include basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, malignant melanoma of the eyelids and conjunctiva, pterygium, keratoconjunctivitis photoelectrica and climatic droplet keratopathy as well as cortical cataract. Conclusion Eyeglasses for filtering UV light, sunglasses and special safety glasses, such as welding helmets and wearing headgear protect against UV light exposure to the anterior segment of the eye and the associated diseases.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Hampel, Ulrike UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Elflein, Heike M. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Kakkassery, V. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Heindl, Ludwig M. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Schuster, Alexander K. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-585416
DOI:	10.1007/s00347-021-01531-0
Journal or Publication Title:	Ophthalmologe
Volume:	119
Number:	3
Page Range:	S. 234 - 240
Date:	2022
Publisher:	SPRINGER HEIDELBERG
Place of Publication:	HEIDELBERG
ISSN:	1433-0423
Language:	German
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language ULTRAVIOLET-LIGHT EXPOSURE; NONMELANOCYTIC SKIN-CANCER; BASAL-CELL CARCINOMA; SUNLIGHT EXPOSURE; LENS OPACITIES; RISK-FACTORS; CATARACT; PTERYGIUM; DEGENERATION; ETIOLOGY Multiple languages Ophthalmology Multiple languages
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/58541