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Original Article

Methodological considerations for future epidemiological studies of solar ultraviolet radiation and eye disease

Pages 165-170 | Accepted 02 Aug 1994, Published online: 08 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

This paper reviews current methodological and epidemiological issues that face researchers interested in examining the relationship between exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation and cataract and other eye diseases. Key areas addressed include study design, measurement of ocular exposure, potential confounding and modifying factors, and evaluation of the impact of ozone depletion on eye diseases.

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