Cataract after exposure to non-ionizing radiant energy.

Cataract extraction complicated by capsular glaucoma.

“…It is possible, however, that synechiotomies may be performed by sweeping an iris repositor between the lens and iris, a technique which was not used here. Peripheral bonding of the iris to the lens, together with poor dilatation of the pupil after instillation of mydriatic, has also been reported (Zaret et al, 1976) in cataracts which developed after exposure to non-ionising radiant energy. Moreover, difficulty in cataract extraction was also reported in this instance.…”

Cataracts and avionic radiations.

“…Note vacuolation and degenera-X _ tion of the subcapsular epithelium, including pyknotic nuclei and irregular intercellular spacing. At the external surface of the anterior capsule there is a small remnant of iridial tissue, representing a proteopexic adhesion similar to that described in cataract after exposure to nonionising radiant energy (Zaret et al, 1976). …”

On the Microwave Exposure

“…The first case was described in 1952 (Hirsch & Parker). Zaret and his co-workers have presented the majority of them (Zaret et al 1970(Zaret et al , 1976Zaret 1974;Zaret & Snyder 1977). However, these investigations have been generally judged as poorly controlled because none of the cataracts can be conclusively attributed to microwave radiation.…”