Cataracts, Lens Opacities
Conditions
Keywords
Radiation cataracts, Lens opacities, X-rays, Interventional Cardiologists, Electrophysiologists
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to test the existence of an increased risk of cataracts among interventional cardiologists as compared to cardiologists not exposed to X-rays.
Detailed description
This cross-sectional study includes cardiologists aged \> 40 years: a group of interventional cardiologists (coronary interventionists and electrophysiologists) and a group of unexposed workers (including cardiologists). Individual information, including risk factors of cataracts (age, diabetes, myopia, etc. ...), are collected during a telephone interview. For the exposed group, a specific section of the questionnaire is focused on the occupational history, the description of the procedures (type, frequency, radiation protection tool) and will be used for the classification into comparable exposure level groups according to estimates of cumulative dose. For all participants, eye examinations are performed to specifically detect cataracts even in the early stages (lens opacities, LOCS III according to the international standard classification).
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Sophie JACOB
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
40 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* aged at least 40 yrs old * for interventional cardiologists: cumulated number of procedures \> 2000
Exclusion criteria
* previous history of medical radiation exposure for radiotherapy or brain scans * for non-interventional cardiologists: occupational history of interventional cardiologist
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Lens opacities | up to 1.5 year |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual acuity | up to 1.5 year |
| Major eye disorders (glaucoma, etc…) | up to 1.5 year |
Countries
France
Outcome results
None listed