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Intravitreal Injections in the Ovine Eye
03:37

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Published on: July 5, 2022

Olive-harvesting eye injuries.

Michael Yulish1, Joseph Pikkel

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Medical Center, Ziv, Zefad, Israel.

Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology
|July 28, 2012
PubMed
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Olive harvesting causes common eye injuries, including severe trauma like corneal perforation and retinal edema. Prevention programs should address environmental and cultural factors to reduce these ocular injuries.

Keywords:
Ocular TraumaOliveOlive Harvesting

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Public Health
  • Agricultural Safety

Background:

  • Olive harvesting is a significant agricultural activity in the Middle East.
  • Manual harvesting methods and the use of tools can pose risks for eye injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the types of ocular trauma sustained during the olive-harvesting season.
  • To identify the incidence and severity of eye injuries related to olive harvesting.

Main Methods:

  • Ophthalmic assessments were conducted by a single ophthalmologist.
  • Examinations included visual acuity, slit-lamp evaluation, intraocular pressure measurement, and posterior segment assessment.

Main Results:

  • 119 patients presented with ocular injuries from olive harvesting.
  • Seven patients (5.9%) experienced severe ocular trauma, including corneal perforation and retinal edema.
  • Most severe injuries occurred in male patients.

Conclusions:

  • Ocular injuries are a notable risk during manual olive harvesting.
  • Preventive strategies should integrate environmental and cultural considerations to mitigate injury risks.