Leaded glasses are commonly cited as the least worn piece of PPE in multiple studies, with compliance rates ranging from 2.5% to 5%.¹ Studies have shown a relationship between occupational radiation doses and cataract development before the age of 50 in a large cohort of radiation technologists, specifically the posterior lens.²
Studies reveal neglecting to wear leaded glasses exposes your eyes to harmful radiation, potentially leading to cataracts. But here’s the silver lining: Regular use of leaded eyeglasses can reduce radiation exposure to the lens by 90%.³
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¹ Kaplan DJ, Patel JN, Liporace FA, Yoon RS. Intraoperative radiation safety in orthopaedics: a review of the ALARA (As low as reasonably achievable) principle. Patient Saf Surg. 2016;10:27.
² Chodick G, Bekiroglu N, Hauptmann M, Alexander BH, Freedman DM, Doody MM, Cheung LC, Simon SL, Weinstock RM, Bouville A, Sigurdson AJ. Risk of cataract after exposure to low doses of ionizing radiation: a 20-year prospective cohort study among US radiologic technologists. Am J Epidemiol. 2008 Sep 15;168(6):620-31.
³ Frane N, Bitterman A. Radiation Safety and Protection. [Updated 2023 May 22]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan.