Occupational related accidents of ophthalmology field
Abstract
Objective : To study occupational related accidents of ophthalmology field
Method : A retrospective study of patients at Pichit hospital who presented with eye injuries related to their works between 1 October 2002 to 30 September 2003.
Result : There were 182 patients, aged range from 18-64 years old. The male and female ratio was 3 :1. The age group of 21 - 30 years old comprised the majority of the patients. The most common occupational eye injury was found in agriculture (59%). The most common injury was corneal foreign body (43 %). Penetrating or perforating injury resulted in severe visual impairment. The mechanism of penetrating or perforating injury was related to metallic tools objects. Eighty-six percents of patients did not wear eye protectors ; many were attributable to ignorance.
Conclusion : The most common occupational eye injury was found in agriculture. The most common injury was corneal foreign body. Penetrating or perforating injury resulted in severe visual impairment. Most patients did not wear eye protectors.