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Jens Peter Ellekilde Bonde1,2, Jakob Bjerager3, Ingrid Sivesind Mehlum4,2,5
1Arbejds- og Miljømedicinsk Afdeling, Københavns Universitetshospital -Bispebjerg og Frederiksberg Hospital.
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It is well known that ionising radiation can cause cataract. In the healthcare sector, fluoroscopic procedures are increasing, and exposure to low-energy X-rays can be substantial. Several cross-sectional studies in interventional cardiology have reported a increased prevalence of posterior subcapsular cataract. However, these studies have notable methodological limitations. There may also be a risk associated with work in radiography and nuclear medicine. Considering the overall body of evidence, this review finds that preventionreducing should be a priority.
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