Ultrastructural changes in the rabbit lens induced by microwave radiation.

{
  "study_type": "animal",
  "exposure": {
    "band": "microwave",
    "source": null,
    "frequency_mhz": 2450,
    "sar_wkg": null,
    "duration": null
  },
  "population": "Rabbits",
  "sample_size": null,
  "outcomes": [
    "Ocular lens damage",
    "Ultrastructural (electron microscopy) changes in the lens"
  ],
  "main_findings": "Rabbits were exposed to 2450-MHz continuous microwave radiation and lens effects were assessed by slit-lamp examination. Electron microscopy of two selected lenses (one severely damaged by slit-lamp exam and one appearing unaffected) found prominent ultrastructural changes in both lenses.",
  "effect_direction": "harm",
  "limitations": [
    "Sample size not reported in abstract",
    "Only two lenses were selected for electron microscopy",
    "Exposure metrics beyond frequency (e.g., power density/SAR, duration) not reported in abstract",
    "Selection of lenses for electron microscopy may introduce selection bias"
  ],
  "evidence_strength": "very_low",
  "confidence": 0.66,
  "peer_reviewed_likely": "yes",
  "keywords": [
    "rabbit",
    "microwave radiation",
    "2450 MHz",
    "ocular lens",
    "slit-lamp biomicroscopy",
    "electron microscopy",
    "ultrastructural changes"
  ],
  "suggested_hubs": []
}