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Electromagnetic radiation is involved in the generation of several different diseases especially those of the skin. Even the eye is subjected to the influence of electromagnetic radiation, which first reaches the cornea and the conjunctiva. These structures being superficial eye tissues, are naturally the first to be subjected to actinic influences. Additionally all other eye structures can be reached and possibly damaged by ultraviolet radiation being dependent on wavelength and intensity. In this respect, it is of crucial importance whether the damage in question is due to acute radiation or is to be considered a consequence of chronic exposure.
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Hockwin, O., Schmidt, J., Schmitt, C. (1991). On the Effect of Ultraviolet Radiation on the Eye. In: Riklis, E. (eds) Photobiology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-3732-8_85
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