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Assessment of Oxidative Damage in the Primary Mouse Ocular Surface Cells/Stem Cells in Response to Ultraviolet-C UV-C Damage
Published on: February 15, 2020
Mass photokeratitis following exposure to unprotected ultraviolet light
S Banerjee1, A Patwardhan, V V Savant
1Academic Unit of Ophthalmology, Birmingham University, City Hospital NHS Trust, Dudley Road, Birmingham B18 7QU. pinkubanerjee@hotmail.com
Abstract:
We report a cluster of patients developing photokeratitis as a result of exposure to unprotected UV-B light source. The incident occurred at a cattle livestock market auction where the light source protective covers of mercury vapour lamps were damaged because of vandalism. The incident was investigated by the District Council as a public health and safety issue. This report stresses the hazards of ultraviolet lamps routinely used in public places and the need for proper maintenance of these light sources.
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