Human visual system performs major functions when lens focuses light on retina. This light perception is possible due to the physiological and structural system of the eye. Any deformity in the development or structure of lens leads to visual loss. A congenital cataract is a cloudiness of the lens of the eye that a child is born with or develops soon after birth. It may occur due to developmental reasons or from infection, trauma or certain metabolic syndromes that may occur in womb. Between 8.3 to 25% of CC are believed to be inherited. CC have an approximately frequency of 1-15/10,000 live...

Sterilization eliminates all microorganisms on the surface of an article or in a fluid to prevent disease transmission associated with the use of that item.Over the last few years, the use Gamma Radiation facilitate in achieving the desired sterilization resulting in safer usage and storage of medical equipment. The analysis should help shed some light on this new way of sterilization and should be useful especially to professionals in medical field.

This book provides you information about the use and effect of gamma radiations on apple fruit. The impact of radiation on physical and nutritional maintenance and microbial load reduction was observed. The fungal and bacterial isolates were evaluated on four different media. The shelf life enhancement of fruit is also discussed on an optimized dose. The detail procedure opt to conduct this study is also discussed in this book.