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Occupational Ocular Injuries and Utilization of Eye Protective Devices among Sawmill Workers in the Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria [PDF]

Vision, 2021
In this work, we carried out a cross-sectional study to assess occupational ocular injuries and utilization of eye protective devices among sawmill workers in the Ojo local government area of Lagos State, Nigeria A structured questionnaire was used to ...
Ngozika E. Ezinne, Kingsley K. Ekemiri, Maryann A. Nwanali Daniel   +2 more
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Epidemiological pattern of corneal foreign bodies and utilization of protective eye devices: a hospital-based cross-sectional study [PDF]

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, 2023
Introduction: A corneal foreign body is the most common occupational ocular injury that can cause secondary infection or scars on the visual axis, decreasing vision.
Samata Sharma, Deepak Khadka, Arjun Shrestha, Nirsara Shrestha, Barsha Suwal, Diwa Hamal, Rajan Shrestha, Bijay Khatri   +7 more
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A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study on the Suboptimal Use of Eye Protective Devices (EPDs) Among Blue-Collar Professionals in India [PDF]

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Background: Ocular injuries, especially corneal foreign bodies (CFBs), are common among blue-collar professionals in India due to the insufficient use of protective eye equipment. This study aimed to the investigate the incidence and causes of suboptimal
Kirthi Raj, B. K Ravindranath, S Varsha, Heena D. Tiwari, Praveen Kumar Varma K. Datla, Rahul Tiwari   +5 more
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The impact of protective eyewear and device position on operator radiation dose during handheld portable X‑ray device use [PDF]

BMC Medical Imaging
Objectives The use of handheld dental X-ray devices has been increasing, raising concerns about operator radiation exposure. This study evaluated the effects of handheld dental X-ray device positioning and protective eyewear on the absorbed dose received
Sinem Coşkun Albayrak, Alican Kuran, Murat Doğuş Günel   +2 more
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Prevalence and Determinants of Work‐Related Ocular Injuries Among Welders in Small‐Scale Industries of Debre Markos Town, East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: An Institution‐Based Cross‐Sectional Study [PDF]

Health Science Reports
Background and Aims Welding activities expose workers to ultraviolet radiation, high temperatures, and airborne particles, making ocular injuries one of the most common occupational health problems in this profession.
Getasew Yirdaw, Gashaw Melkie Bayeh, Asaye Alamneh Gebeyehu, Anley Shiferaw Enawgaw, Amare Genetu Ejigu, Chalachew Yenew, Tilahun Degu Tsega, Abathun Temesgen, Zeamanuel Anteneh Yigzaw, Ahmed Fentaw Ahmed, Almaw Genet Yeshiwas, Rahel Mulatie Anteneh, Sintayehu Simie Tsega, Habitamu Mekonen, Berhanu Abebaw Mekonnen, Meron Asmamaw Alemayehu, Abebaw Molla Kebede, Zufan Alamrie Asmare   +17 more
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Computer vision syndrome among medical students at Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt: a cross-sectional study of prevalence, risk factors, and protective measures [PDF]

Frontiers in Public Health
BackgroundComputer vision syndrome (CVS), also known as digital eye strain, refers to a group of eye- and vision-related problems resulting from prolonged use of digital screens.
Mostafa A. Khalifa, Mostafa Atef Diab, Mohamed Ramadan, Ibraheem AbuAlrub, Shehabeldin S. Anan   +4 more
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Parental awareness of screen use and myopia risk in children: a study among Turkish parents [PDF]

Frontiers in Public Health
PurposeIn recent years, the prevalence of myopia in children has increased significantly, with increasing screen exposure considered a potential contributing factor.
Merve Bozkurt Gençer, Kübra Küçükiba, Ayşe Cengiz Ünal, Berna Dogan, Muhammet Kazim Erol   +4 more
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Using a basic life support stress-test to assess the influence of ethanol-based hand rubs nitril gloves and of physically demanding clinical tasks on personal protective equipment fit (GLOVDIS-1) – a pilot Manikin study [PDF]

GMS Hygiene and Infection Control
Aim: Hand hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE) are essential components for infection control. However, existing data are inconclusive regarding the impact of ethanol-based hand rubs on glove integrity, and evidence is limited on whether ...
Tobias P. Taubner, Michael Bentele, Florian Salm, Dario Zocholl, Benjamin Taubner, Stefan Bushuven, Nico T. Mutters   +6 more
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Validation of eye occluding device developed from bottle caps for dopamine studies in rabbits: A pilot study [PDF]

Open Veterinary Journal
Background: The designs of custom ocular occluders vary widely and may introduce heterogeneity in biological outcomes. Retinal dopamine D₁ receptor (D₁R) signaling is thought to exert a protective role and reduce dopaminergic activity in rabbit retina.
Christina Aritonang, Irwanto Irwanto, Reni Prastyani   +2 more
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Efficacy of Eyelid Taping with and without Ocular Lubricants in Patients Receiving General Anaesthesia: A Prospective Interventional Study [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2023
Introduction: Corneal Abrasion (CA) is the most common ophthalmic complication that occurs after General Anaesthesia (GA) in non ocular surgeries. GA results in reduced basal tear volume, loss of light reflex, and lack of pain perception, resulting ...
Joylin Stephany Dsouza, Apoorva Harish Shetty, Lobo Manuel Alexander   +2 more
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