Episode 45: Ocular Radiation
We discuss the different types of radiation used in ophthalmology, and the ocular side effects of radiation.
Image copyright American Academy of Ophthalmology, courtesy Dr. Tara McCannel (UCLA).
Caption from AAO page: “Radiation retinopathy. Images of an eye that has undergone plaque brachytherapy for treatment of choroidal melanoma. The melanoma can be seen nasally, obscuring part of the optic nerve head. Typical radiation retinopathy changes are apparent.”
