Proven efficacy of CT radiation protection for eye lens in patients

CT eye lens and thyroid gland protection products

Radiation protection of the patient is an important measure to minimize unnecessary radiation exposure to non-affected organs while performing CT scans.

A recently published study indicates that lens protectors seem to be mandatory for reducing the radiation exposure of the eye lens.

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SOMATEX Medical Technologies

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