PERSPECTIVE DIRECTIONS OF APPLICATION OF GLASS IN MEDICINE. REVIEW.
Overview of usageof glass in medical practice such as surgery, diagnosis, therapy, dentistry and endoprosthetics. Types of glass which were reviewed: glass containers; optical, absorbent and liquid glass; glass fiber; X-ray and biological glass. A brief description of each material and the specifics of its use are provided also.
Optical glass is for making lenses and mirrors, which are mostly used in diagnostics, surgery and therapy.