Abstract

Abstract Summary

Overview

This study focuses on the influence of LTE Advanced-Pro (also known as 4.5G) mobile network technology on the optic nerve. The rapid increase in mobile phone usage and its potential health risks due to prolonged exposure to radiofrequency radiation (RF) form the basis of the research.

Materials and Methods

• 32 rats were used, split into control (sham exposure) and experimental (RF exposure) groups.
• Experiments consisted of 2 hours per day of RF exposure over a period of 6 weeks.
• Various biological markers such as visual evoked potential (VEP), malondialdehyde levels, and antioxidant enzyme activities were measured.

Findings

The study highlighted several critical findings:

• Decreased VEP amplitudes and changes in optic nerve structure in RF-exposed rats, indicating optic nerve damage.
• Increased oxidative stress markers in exposed groups, correlating highly with observed VEP changes.

Conclusion

Exposure to 4.5G RF radiation is evidently linked to optic nerve damage, suggesting significant risks which might impair life quality through potential vision loss.