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- DOI 10.18231/j.ijceo.v.11.i.3.8
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Occupational hazards and eye health: knowledge, risk, and preventive measures in the eye care of paramedical personnel
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Salony Sreeya Pattnaik
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Komal Sharma *
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Neha Yadav
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Nandani Sharma
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Umang Sain
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Rohit Rathore
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Vratika Arya
Komal Sharma *
Background: Healthcare personnel who provide patient care run the risk of suffering occupational eye injuries as a result of their exposure to radiation, poisons, infectious agents, and mechanical dangers. Avoidable ocular morbidity is a result of junior staff members' inadequate training and poor adherence to eye safety procedures.
Objective: To investigate the level of awareness, risk perception, and preventive practices related to occupational eye hazard risks among paramedical employees. These findings will be essential to formulate eye safety measures in healthcare systems.
Materials and Methods: Paramedical staff from clinics, diagnostic centers, and hospitals participated in a cross-sectional survey. Structured self-administered questionnaires addressing demographics, occupational exposure, protective behaviors, and eye health outcomes were used to gather data.
Results: According to the analysis, paramedical staff members were exposed to significant levels of radiation (76.25%), digital screens (78.75%), chemicals (80.31%), and lasers (80.62%). More over 30% never wore protective eyewear, and only 32.5% regularly did. Nearly 40% did not have eye protection given by their employers, and only 27.19% had yearly eye check-ups.
Conclusion: According to the survey, there is a notable lack of knowledge on safety regulations and compliance with regard to occupational eye protection. Stricter enforcement of the use of protective gear, improved safety training, and adherence to hygiene regulations are crucial. To lower eye injuries among paramedical personnel, systematic awareness efforts are required.
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