INFLUENCE OF PROTECTIVE BALLISTIC GLASSES ON THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF EYES. DETERMINATION OF THE LEADING RESEARCH METHODS FOR THE MODERNIZATION AND CREATION OF NEW SAMPLES OF PERSONAL EYE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL
The purpose of this work is to study the ballistic points of impact on the main functions of the eye. The main methods that can be used as the basis for the development of operational and technical documentation for upgraded or newly created samples of personal eye protection equipment are identified. Materials and methods: we studied the basic functions of the eyes of volunteers without ballistic glasses and when using them. The group of volunteers included 18 people (36 eyes): 12 men and 6 women. The age of participants ranged from 19 to 45 years. The volunteers were healthy. The study was conducted in two stages. At the first stage, the functions of the visual analyzer of volunteers without ballistic glasses were studied. At the second stage, the functions of the visual analyzer were studied when volunteers used protective glasses from a set of combat equipment. The resulting measurements were processed. Conclusions: the use of ballistic glasses can protect the soldier's eyes and reduce the frequency of shrapnel damage. Upgraded or newly created ballistic glasses must not reduce, alter or disrupt the basic functions of the eyes. When developing the optimal design of the body of protective glasses and glasses with glasses (lenses) of neutral refraction, which are not additionally equipped with light filters, it is necessary to study the field of view. When upgrading or creating ballistic glasses with glasses (lenses) that provide equipment with light filters, it is necessary to study dark adaptation, color perception, visual acuity and field of view.