Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology

Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access

ISSN: 2155-9570

Review Article - (2013) Volume 0, Issue 0

Ionizing Radiation as a Risk Factor for Cataract: What about Low-Dose Effects?

Sophie Jacob1*, Morgane Michel1, Antoine P. Brézin2, Dominique Laurier1 and Marie-Odile Bernier1
1Institute of radiation protection and nuclear safety (IRSN), DRPH, SRBE, LEPID Laboratory of Epidemiology, Fontenay-aux-Roses, France
2Paris Descartes University APHP Centre Cochin Ambulatoire d’Ophtalmologie, Paris, France
*Corresponding Author: Sophie Jacob, Institute of radiation protection and nuclear safety (IRSN), DRPH, SRBE, LEPID Laboratory of Epidemiology, BP17, 92262, Fontenay-aux-Roses Cedex, France, Tel: +331.58.35.74.27, Fax: +331.46.57.03.86 Email:

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