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Review of Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye and Skin

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The material in this chapter is provided as an introduction to those aspects of the anatomy and physiology of both the eye and skin which should be familiar to those working extensively in the field of optical radiation safety. This chapter is neither a comprehensive nor a detailed treatment of these subjects. It is primarily intended for those who have not had specialized training in the life sciences and it can be conveniently bypassed by anyone who is familiar with the subject. Hopefully, it may also serve as a review of the anatomy and physiology of the skin and eye for those who have not studied this subject for some time. The eye in itself and the subject of vision in general are fascinating subjects about which there are vast bodies of literature. However, in this chapter, emphasis will be placed upon those aspects of ocular anatomy and physiology which are important to this study: the optical properties of the ocular media (cornea, aqueous, lens, and vitreous), retinal structure, and image formation.

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Sliney, D., Wolbarsht, M. (1980). Review of Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye and Skin. In: Safety with Lasers and Other Optical Sources. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-3596-0_3

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