Is there a risk of cataract after several years of work in a catheterization laboratory?
Yes of course. The appearance of a cataract is influenced by many factors, the adverse effects of the environment, the intake of certain drugs, and concomitant common diseases or eye injuries. If you feel a little blind you can try to use can c eye drops But first of all, will be better to come to doctor
Proper use of radiation protection tools (most importantly the protective screens or lead glass barrier) and techniques can prevent effects such as cataracts for work in catheterization laboratory to cover full professional life. There is a published report of radiation induced cataracts of one interventional radiologist and two nurses [VANO, E., et al., Lens injuries induced by occupational exposure in non-optimised interventional radiology laboratories, Br. J. Radiol. 71 847 (1998) 728-33]. Recent presentations in conference indicate early micro-lesions in a certain number of interventional radiologists [HASKAL,Z .J., Interventional radiology carries occupational risks for cataracts, RSNA News, June 2004, p 5]. At the moment, it is not clear if these early changes will lead to lens opacity. The subject of radiation induced cataract is under review by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP). The interventional practice is increasing and some interventionalists p
