The effects of microwave radiation on rabbit's retina.
This experimental rabbit study evaluated retinal effects of GSM cell phone simulator microwave irradiation at different distances and durations. ERG outcomes 7 days after exposure showed no statistically significant differences between groups, although irradiated eyes showed non-significant trends toward greater changes. Retinal histopathology was reported as normal, but ciliary body congestion occurred more often in rabbits receiving higher microwave doses.
Key points
- Forty adult white New Zealand rabbits were randomized into five groups including a sham control.
- Exposure used a GSM cell phone simulator at 10 cm or 30 cm for 1 day or 3 days.
- Scotopic and photopic ERG parameters showed no statistically significant intergroup differences 7 days post-exposure.
- Pathology reported normal retina with no degeneration or infiltration across groups.
- Ciliary body congestion was more frequent in higher-dose exposure groups.
- Authors conclude no significant detrimental retinal effect under the studied conditions, with a noted non-retinal finding (ciliary congestion).
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