These glasses, instead of using regular glass, are made with transparent leaded glass, which protects the cornea from harmful radioactive radiation. The primary material of the glass in these glasses contains lead oxide, which is effective in absorbing radioactive radiation. Depending on the type of use, different levels of lead are utilized in the leaded glass during the manufacturing process.
Below are two types of lead glasses:
Simple Lead Glasses:
– Provide protection equivalent to 0.75mm lead.
– Used in radiology departments.
Lead Glasses with Side Shields:
– Provide protection equivalent to 0.75mm lead.
– Used in radiology departments.
Key features of lead glasses from the company Negine Homay Rahmat Iranian include anti-fog coatings, anti-reflective layers, and high-quality lenses. Another important feature is the lightweight frame, making them comfortable to wear for extended periods without causing fatigue. The transparency of the lenses is maintained by using materials that prevent clouding, ensuring clear visibility. These glasses help prevent X-ray radiation from reaching the eyes of veterinarians and the staff holding the animal during imaging procedures.
Lead glasses are used to protect the eyes from X-ray radiation. Specialists and technicians who are continuously exposed to X-ray radiation must take measures to protect sensitive organs from radiation.
Diagnostic and treatment units, where medical staff are frequently exposed to primary and secondary X-ray radiation for long durations, especially in radiology departments, face significant risks due to the high intensity of radiation.
As mentioned earlier, X-ray radiation is particularly dangerous for the iris of the eye, which contains rapidly dividing cells. Failing to protect the eyes from X-ray exposure can lead to early-onset cataracts and other eye disorders. Therefore, lead glasses are used in radiology departments to protect the eyes.
