학술논문

Occurrence and Exposure to Lead and Cadmium and Their Environmental Influence on Eyesight.
Document Type
Article
Source
Polish Journal of Environmental Studies. 2015, Vol. 24 Issue 4, p1491-1496. 6p.
Subject
*ENVIRONMENTAL exposure
*EVERYDAY life
*ENVIRONMENTAL health
*HEAVY metal toxicology
*VISION
*LEAD & the environment
*CADMIUM & the environment
Language
ISSN
1230-1485
Abstract
Nowadays heavy metals in the environment and everyday life are very common. Their usage and influence in industry is essential. Quite often not only the environment but also general human health might be impacted by their use and presence. Metal poisoning and its effect on living structures and tissues impacts their condition. The environment and every living species in it are heavily vulnerable to any heavy metal exposure and might lead to catastrophic natural disasters. In humans skin irritations and general diseases are not so common, but they do appear, and everyone should be aware of this. In this paper we focus on a very special topic related to heavy metal exposure to eyesight and their influence on this important organ. Lead and cadmium are the most common heavy metals used almost everywhere. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]