Wpływ promieniowania ultrafioletowego na wybrane choroby gałki ocznej i na zapadalność na zwyrodnienie plamki związane z wiekiem

Aneta Lewicka-Chomont

doi:10.15584/pjsd.2017.21.1.3

The role of ultraviolet radiation in the pathogenesis of various ocular diseases and age- related macular degeneration development

Authors

Aneta Lewicka-Chomont Klinika Okulistyki Klinicznego Wojewódzkiego Szpitala nr 1 im. Fryderyka Chopina w Rzeszowie

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15584/pjsd.2017.21.1.3

Keywords:

Ultrafiolet Radiation (UV), Ozone Depletion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Vitamin D

Abstract

Climate change can affect human health. Since 1970 scientists have observed that production of numerous substances to atmosphere is responsible for ozone depletion development. It has led to an increase in solar UV radiation reaching the Earth. There is strong evidence that overexposure to the sun is a major risk factor for pterygium, carcinoma, cataract and age-related macular degeneration. It is our responsibility to protect ozone layer and global environment.