Effects of computer monitor-emitted radiation on oxidant/antioxidant balance in cornea and lens from rats
Balci M, Namuslu M, Devrim E, Durak I · 2009
View Original AbstractComputer monitor radiation caused measurable eye tissue damage in rats after three weeks of exposure.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed rats to computer monitor radiation for three weeks and found it caused oxidative stress (cellular damage from harmful molecules) in eye tissues. The study showed increased levels of damaging compounds in both the cornea and lens of the eye. Vitamin C supplementation appeared to provide some protection, particularly for lens tissue.
Why This Matters
This study adds to the growing body of evidence that EMF exposure from everyday devices can trigger biological changes at the cellular level. Computer monitors emit both extremely low frequency (ELF) fields from electrical components and some radio frequency radiation, creating a complex exposure scenario that millions of people experience daily during work and leisure activities. What's particularly concerning is that the eye tissues showed measurable oxidative stress after just three weeks of exposure. The reality is that many of us spend far more time in front of screens than these laboratory animals did. While the protective effects of vitamin C are encouraging, the fundamental finding remains troubling: routine exposure to computer monitors appears capable of disrupting the delicate antioxidant balance in eye tissues, potentially contributing to long-term vision problems.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. Duration: Three weeks
Study Details
This study aims to investigate the possible effects of computer monitor-emitted radiation on the oxidant/antioxidant balance in corneal and lens tissues and to observe any protective effects of vitamin C (vit C).
Four groups (PC monitor, PC monitor plus vitamin C, vitamin C, and control) each consisting of ten W...
In corneal tissue, MDA levels and CAT activity were found to increase in the computer group compared...
The results of this study suggest that computer-monitor radiation leads to oxidative stress in the corneal and lens tissues, and that vitamin C may prevent oxidative effects in the lens.
Show BibTeX
@article{m_2009_effects_of_computer_monitoremitted_1616,
author = {Balci M and Namuslu M and Devrim E and Durak I},
title = {Effects of computer monitor-emitted radiation on oxidant/antioxidant balance in cornea and lens from rats},
year = {2009},
url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2787304/},
}