Spectral Dependence of Light Exposure on Retinal Pigment Epithelium Disruption in Living Primate Retina. 2024

Jie Zhang, and Ranjani Sabarinathan, and Tracy Bubel, and Wuao Jia, and David R Williams, and Jennifer J Hunter
Center for Visual Science, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, United States.

RPE disruption with light exposures below or close to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) photochemical maximum permissible exposure (MPE) have been observed, but these findings were limited to two wavelengths. We have extended the measurements across the visible spectrum. Retinal imaging with fluorescence adaptive optics scanning light ophthalmoscopy (FAOSLO) was used to provide an in vivo measure of RPE disruption at a cellular level. The threshold retinal radiant exposures (RREs) for RPE disruption (localized detectable change in the fluorescence image) were determined at 460, 476, 488, 530, 543, 561, 594, 632, and 671 nm (uniform 0.5° square exposure) using multiples locations in 4 macaques. FAOSLO is sensitive in detecting RPE disruption. The visible light action spectrum dependence for RPE disruption with continuous wave (CW) extended field exposures was determined. It has a shallower slope than the current ANSI blue-light hazard MPE. At all wavelengths beyond 530 nm, the disruption threshold is below the ANSI blue-light hazard MPE. There is reciprocity of exposure irradiance and duration for exposures at 460 and 594 nm. We measured with FAOSLO the action spectrum dependence for photochemical RPE disruption across the visible light spectrum. Using this in vivo measure of phototoxicity provided by FAOSLO, we find that thresholds are lower than previously measured. The wavelength dependence in our data is considerably shallower than the spectral dependence of the traditional ANSI blue-light hazard, emphasizing the need for more caution with increasing wavelength than expected.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008251 Macaca A genus of the subfamily CERCOPITHECINAE, family CERCOPITHECIDAE, consisting of 16 species inhabiting forests of Africa, Asia, and the islands of Borneo, Philippines, and Celebes. Ape, Barbary,Ape, Black,Ape, Celebes,Barbary Ape,Black Ape,Celebes Ape,Macaque,Apes, Barbary,Apes, Black,Apes, Celebes,Barbary Apes,Black Apes,Celebes Apes,Macacas,Macaques
D011323 Primates An order of mammals consisting of more than 300 species that include LEMURS; LORISIDAE; TARSIERS; MONKEYS; and HOMINIDS. They are characterized by a relatively large brain when compared with other terrestrial mammals, forward-facing eyes, the presence of a CALCARINE SULCUS, and specialized MECHANORECEPTORS in the hands and feet which allow the perception of light touch. Primate
D012160 Retina The ten-layered nervous tissue membrane of the eye. It is continuous with the OPTIC NERVE and receives images of external objects and transmits visual impulses to the brain. Its outer surface is in contact with the CHOROID and the inner surface with the VITREOUS BODY. The outer-most layer is pigmented, whereas the inner nine layers are transparent. Ora Serrata
D005453 Fluorescence The property of emitting radiation while being irradiated. The radiation emitted is usually of longer wavelength than that incident or absorbed, e.g., a substance can be irradiated with invisible radiation and emit visible light. X-ray fluorescence is used in diagnosis.
D000095743 Blue Light That portion of the electromagnetic spectrum with wavelengths between 450 to 495 nm. Exposure to blue light at night can suppress the secretion of melatonin, disrupt sleep, and cause shifts in CIRCADIAN RHYTHM. Light, Blue
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D055213 Retinal Pigment Epithelium The single layer of pigment-containing epithelial cells in the RETINA, situated closely to the tips (outer segments) of the RETINAL PHOTORECEPTOR CELLS. These epithelial cells are macroglia that perform essential functions for the photoreceptor cells, such as in nutrient transport, phagocytosis of the shed photoreceptor membranes, and ensuring retinal attachment. Epithelium, Retinal Pigment,Pigment Epithelium, Retinal

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