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  • Ophthalmology
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Refractive error affects a significant portion of the population.
  • Understanding the determinants of optical correction use is crucial for public health initiatives.
  • Sociodemographic factors may influence access to and use of vision correction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between optical correction for refractive error and sex, social class, and occupational group.
  • To analyze the prevalence and types of refractive correction used in a working population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study of 86,831 employees aged 16-65 in Catalonia, Spain.
  • Data collected via health examinations, including self-reported sociodemographics and type/purpose of optical correction.
  • Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics and logistic regression.

Main Results:

  • 46% of the sample used optical correction.
  • Women (54.8%) were more likely to use correction than men (41.9%), particularly older women (91.8% in ages 55-64).
  • Nonmanual workers (Class I) were three times more likely to use correction than manual workers (Class V); technical, administrative, and intellectual occupations showed higher usage.

Conclusions:

  • The use of visual correction is significantly associated with sex, age, social class, and occupation.
  • Women, older individuals, and those in higher socioeconomic and occupational groups exhibit higher prevalence of optical correction use.
  • Findings highlight potential disparities in vision care access and needs within the working population.