DR. RUTAYANI DASH

DR.PRANATI SAHU, DR. SAMEER DASH, DR. SARITA PANDA

Abstract

Back ground-Occupational ocular hazards are one of the common cause of ocular morbidity in developing countries .Lack of basic safety protocols leads to reversible as well as irreversible visual loss.

Methods-A prospective hospital based observational study conducted for a period of 1 year. Results-Among 1064 patients majority were male-88%.most common age group affected was 20-40 years-52% followed by 40-60 years-39%.most affected population were welding workers-45%followed by agricultural workers-23%.Metallic foreign bodies-73% found to be most common ocular injuries followed by agricultural injuries-12%specially during winter Only 27% of patients reported about receiving health education &only 7% had used protective eye wear at the time of injury.

Conclusion-Use of protective spectacles, basic safety training and public awareness can prevent this avoidable blindness and it will also enhance the economic productivity.