Frequency cumulative effect of subthreshold energy laser-activated remote phosphors irradiation on visual function in guinea pigs

AIM:To explore the effects of laser-activated remote phosphors(LARP)on visual function in guinea pigs.METHODS:Electroretinogram(ERG)of guinea pigs were observed after LARP irradiation at different frequencies and irradiation times.We evaluated the expression of rhodopsin,β-catenin,connexin36,calretinin,and calbindin in the retina of guinea pigs and measured the density of photoreceptor cells after high-frequency LARP irradiation.RESULTS:After LARP irradiation,the ERG results showed that the amplitude of the dark-adapted 3.0 b-wave of the model eye was lower than that of the control eye after high-frequency irradiation(P<0.05).The expression of rhodopsin,β-catenin,connexin36,calretinin,and calbindin in the retina of guinea pig declined.CONCLUSION:There is frequency cumulative damage effect on the retina that relates to LARP illumination frequency.This has significance for staff visual protection policies under LARP lighting conditions.