Localized effects of microwave radiation on the intact eye lens in culture conditions.
Dovrat A, Berenson R, Bormusov E, Lahav A, Lustman T, Sharon N, Schachter L. · 2005
View Original AbstractLow-power microwave radiation can permanently damage eye tissue through non-thermal mechanisms, even when the damage isn't immediately visible.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed bovine eye lenses to low-power microwave radiation (1 GHz) for over 36 hours and found it significantly impacted the lens's optical function. While the lenses appeared to recover when radiation stopped, microscopic examination revealed permanent cellular damage that was completely different from heat-induced cataracts. This suggests microwave radiation can harm eye tissue through non-thermal mechanisms that may not be immediately visible.
Why This Matters
This study reveals a troubling reality about microwave radiation's effects on eye tissue that challenges the conventional wisdom about EMF safety. The research demonstrates that exposure to just a few milliwatts at 1 GHz can impair lens function through mechanisms entirely separate from heating effects. What makes this particularly concerning is that while the lenses appeared to recover macroscopically, microscopic damage persisted even after exposure ended. The 1 GHz frequency used in this study falls within the range of many common wireless devices, though the continuous 36-hour exposure differs from typical intermittent use patterns. The evidence shows that our eyes may be more vulnerable to low-level microwave radiation than previously understood, and that apparent recovery doesn't necessarily mean complete healing at the cellular level.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
Study Details
The aim of this study is to investigate Localized effects of microwave radiation on the intact eye lens in culture conditions
A novel experimental system was used to investigate the localized effects of microwave radiation on ...
Using this setup, we found clear evidence that this radiation has a significant impact on the eye le...
Show BibTeX
@article{a_2005_localized_effects_of_microwave_2042,
author = {Dovrat A and Berenson R and Bormusov E and Lahav A and Lustman T and Sharon N and Schachter L.},
title = {Localized effects of microwave radiation on the intact eye lens in culture conditions.},
year = {2005},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15887253/},
}