ABSTRACT
There is an increasing demand for refractive surgery stemming from a heightened awareness among patients wearing spectacles or contact lenses. Cosmetic or occupational reasons prompt patients to seek the alternative option of refractive surgery.
Subject(s)
Adult , Anterior Chamber/surgery , Cornea/pathology , Corneal Diseases/etiology , Humans , Hyperopia/surgery , Lens Implantation, Intraocular/adverse effects , Male , Prognosis , Pseudophakia/surgery , Reoperation , Visual AcuityABSTRACT
A study on industrial ocular morbidity was carried out in 6 industrial establishments at Saharanpur. The mean age of the respondents was 35.3 years. 58.2% were regular floor staff. 10.6% professed suffering from an industrial ocular injury. 60% of these injuries were sustained by ocular metallic trauma. 51.9% complained of ocular symptoms at the time of the survey. The frequency of ocular complaints increased with age. The point prevalence of ocular morbidity was 746.03/1000 industrial workers. Refractive errors were the commonest ocular condition (56.7%) observed, followed by Trachoma (32.6%). The highest prevalence of morbidity was recorded among workers above 44 years. Clerical and managerial personnel had higher prevalence compared to other jobs. Only 3.6% of the floor workers were using protective devices while on the job.