Electromagnetic energy absorption patterns in subjects with common visual disorders.
Gasmelseed A. · 2011
View Original AbstractEyes with common vision disorders absorb cell phone and WiFi radiation differently than normal eyes, challenging one-size-fits-all safety standards.
Plain English Summary
Researchers modeled how electromagnetic radiation from cell phones and WiFi (at 900, 1800, and 2450 MHz) is absorbed differently by eyes with common vision problems like nearsightedness and farsightedness. They found that the structural differences in these eyes create more complex patterns of energy absorption compared to normal eyes. This suggests people with vision disorders may experience different levels of electromagnetic exposure to their eye tissues.
Why This Matters
This research reveals an important blind spot in our understanding of EMF exposure. The science demonstrates that one-size-fits-all safety standards may not adequately protect everyone, particularly those with common vision disorders affecting millions of people worldwide. The study examined frequencies identical to those used by cell phones and WiFi routers, meaning the structural variations in nearsighted and farsighted eyes could lead to different absorption patterns during everyday device use. What this means for you is that current safety assessments, which typically use standardized eye models, may not account for the unique vulnerabilities of people with vision problems. While this computational study doesn't establish health effects directly, it highlights how individual anatomical differences can significantly alter EMF absorption patterns in sensitive tissues like the eyes.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 900, 1800, and 2450 MHz
Study Details
This article describes the analysis of electromagnetic energy absorption properties of models of the human eye with common visual disorders.
The investigation addresses two types of visual disorders, namely hyperopia (or farsightedness) and ...
The results of the simulations confirmed the anticipated and more complex relationship between absor...
Show BibTeX
@article{a._2011_electromagnetic_energy_absorption_patterns_2104,
author = {Gasmelseed A.},
title = {Electromagnetic energy absorption patterns in subjects with common visual disorders.},
year = {2011},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21861692/},
}