[Measurement of the Lens Dose for Radiological Technologists during Mobile Radiography]

The radiological technologists often assist patients near the X-ray area during mobile radiography. Therefore, it is expected that the lens of eye of radiological technologists is exposed to much radiation. The purposes of this study were to measure the lens dose received by radiological technologists during mobile radiography using radiation protection goggles with a personal dosimeter and a small optically stimulated luminescence dosimeter and discuss the need for radiation protection goggles and additional radiation protection measures. From October 2017 to March 2018, lens doses were measured for eight radiological technologists during mobile radiography using radiation protection goggles with a small optically stimulated luminescence dosimeter and a personal dosimeter. The maximum value of the lens dose received by radiological technologists in mobile radiography was 0.3 mSv per month with a personal dosimeter attached to the neck. The dose-reduction effect of radiation protection glasses during mobile radiography was about 45%. The radiation protection goggles are effective for reducing radiation exposure of lens of eye during mobile radiography. Since there is concern about an increase in lens dose, it is desirable to use the radiation protection goggles for reducing the lens of eye exposure.