Alteraciones visuales por exposición de las diferentes fuentes de luz en el entorno odontológico.
Worldwide, dentistry is considered a high-risk profession. Studies show that dentists face more severe health issues than other medical professionals. Dental professionals are constantly exposed to various types of hazards, including lighting that may cause vision problems. Objective: To identify vi...
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| Médium: | bachelorThesis |
| Jazyk: | spa |
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2025
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Přidat tag | Shrnutí: | Worldwide, dentistry is considered a high-risk profession. Studies show that dentists face more severe health issues than other medical professionals. Dental professionals are constantly exposed to various types of hazards, including lighting that may cause vision problems. Objective: To identify visual impairments resulting from exposure to different light sources in the dental environment. Methodology: A qualitative, descriptive, cross-sectional, and retrospective literature review, based on the PRISMA methodology for collecting the scientific articles used. These articles were sourced through advanced search strategies in the online databases PUBMED, Wiley, LILACS, SCIELO, and ScienceDirect. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were established to reduce the risk of information bias. Results: It was determined that dental professionals are exposed to violet and blue light in the dental environment. Violet light has a spectral range of 380 to 450 nm, which can reach the retina and affect the eye. In contrast, blue light has a spectral range of 450 to 459 nm, with blue photons possessing more energy than UV light, making it potentially more harmful to vision. Conclusions: The study concluded that visual impairments caused by exposure to different light sources in the dental environment were identified. Specifically, dental offices utilize photopolymerization units, LED lights, argon lasers, diode lasers, and plasma arc lamps, all of which emit blue light. This represents a significant concern, as prolonged exposure to blue light over extended periods can negatively impact health, particularly vision, causing painful inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea. It can also lead to damage to the lens and, especially, the retina, as well as fatigue, eye pain, dry eye syndrome, glaucoma, and keratitis. Therefore, the study of blue light is crucial for protecting the vision of dental professionals. |
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