Volume : VII, Issue : IX, September - 2017

A study of ocular disorders related to various professions in Western Rajasthan.

Dr. Pravda Chaturvedi, Dr. Arvind Chauhan

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 Purose: A study of ocular disorders related to various professions in Western Rajasthan, India.

Materials and methods: A hospital based prospective study involving 85 patients. It was undertaken from 1 January 2016 to 31 July 2016. All the patients clinical data recorded included age, gender, of the patient, type of occupational work and environment, time interval between injury and presentation, details about protective eye wear. A good history taking and thorough clinical examination was done. Required investigations were done. The clinical situation was managed accordingly.  If any of the required treatment was not available, the patient was referred to higher referral center after giving appropriate primary treatment.

Result: Ocular trauma at work place cause a good share of ocular morbidity. The sad part is that they can be easily prevented. An early recognition of the complaint and prompt treatment can also be helpful. But in long run, awareness and primary prevention should be encouraged.

Conclusion: Periodical medical examinations, work place preventive measures, eaks from long working hours, occasional recreations and following the standard guidelines should be encouraged.  

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Article: Download PDF   DOI : 10.36106/ijar  

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Dr. Pravda Chaturvedi, Dr. Arvind Chauhan, A study of ocular disorders related to various professions in Western Rajasthan., INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-7 | Issue-9 | September-2017

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