Johnson & Johnson Surveys about Snow Reflection on Eyes.Tokyo, Japan, Dec 13, 2005 - (JCN JCN Japan Corporate News JCN Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience JCN Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing JCN Journal of Christian Nursing JCN Job Control Number JCN Journal of Child Neurology JCN joint communications network (US DoD) ) - Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has announced the results of its recent survey on how ultraviolet (UV) exposure by snow affects eyes. Using a mannequin model equipped with UV measuring devices This is an incomplete list of measuring devices. word Measures accelerometer acceleration actinometer heating power of sunlight alcoholometer alcoholic strength of liquids altimeter altitude ammeter electric current, amperage , the company measured the level of UV radiation on eyes. The survey was co-conducted with Kanazawa Medical University at a ski resort in Toyama prefecture. Compared with the asphalt surface, the UV exposure level is increased on the snow's surface. Specifically, it increases by about 17% on the eyes, and about 39% on the lower eyelids eyelids, n.pl a moveable fold of thin skin over the eye. The orbicularis oculi muscle and the oculomotor nerve control the opening and closing of the eyelid. . The survey concluded that it is essential to take preventive measures against the reflection of sunlight off of snow because the UV exposure induces various eye diseases and risks including snow blindness snow blindness n. A usually temporary loss of vision and inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea caused by exposure to bright sunlight and ultraviolet rays reflected from snow or ice. and pterygium pterygium /pte·ryg·i·um/ (te-rij´e-um) pl. ptery´gia [Gr.] a winglike structure, especially an abnormal triangular fold of membrane in the interpalpebral fissure, extending from the conjunctiva to the cornea. as well as cataracts. Going forward, J&J continues to research on the issue with a view to shedding light on eye diseases. Copyright [c] 2005 Japan Corporate News Network. All rights reserved. |
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