Corneal foreign body--an occupational hazard.
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em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-1303
ABSTRACT
An attempt is made to describe the ocular surface injury by foreign body among the people those who are working in welding, grinding, hammering factory. Corneal foreign body which is usually iron in nature is the most common problem among the people those who are working in these factories. Clinical presentation, clinical pictures, and management are discussed. Corneal foreign body is a common cause of ocular morbidity and loss of working hour in the work place. Most of the victims do not use protective glass during work. We conclude that protective glass will useful in reduction of these accidents and alertness of both ophthalmologists and their patients are necessary.
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Assunto principal:
Bangladesh
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Humanos
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Acidentes de Trabalho
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Corpos Estranhos no Olho
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Estudos Retrospectivos
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Córnea
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Metalurgia
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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