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Indian Soldiers Need Eye Protection.

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  • 1Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University) , Pondy-Cuddalore Main Road, Pillaiyarkuppam, Pondicherry, India .

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
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Military Combat Eye Protection (MCEP) is crucial for Indian soldiers, as combat eye injuries are increasing. Provision of MCEP is recommended to reduce injury incidence and severity.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Military Medicine
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Combat-related eye injuries impose significant financial, social, and psychological burdens.
  • Military Combat Eye Protection (MCEP) is recognized as essential for mitigating eye injuries in military personnel.
  • There is a recognized need for MCEP specifically for Indian soldiers, given increasing injury rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review combat-related eye injuries and the use of MCEP among Indian soldiers.
  • To analyze global practices in MCEP implementation.
  • To provide recommendations for enhancing MCEP provision for Indian soldiers.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a Medline search for studies on combat eye injuries and MCEP.
  • Performed a separate search for eye injury data among Indian soldiers during conflicts and operations.
Keywords:
Combat-related eye injuryEye injuryMilitary combat eye protection

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  • Synthesized findings and expert opinions to formulate recommendations.

    • Main Results:

    • Combat eye injuries among Indian soldiers have shown an increasing trend, rising from 3% in the 1965 Indo-Pakistan War to 10.5% during peacekeeping operations in Sri Lanka (1987-89).
    • Data on eye injuries during counterinsurgency operations are notably absent.
    • Indian soldiers currently lack the provision of MCEP, unlike soldiers in developed nations where it is standard personal equipment.

    Conclusions:

    • The increasing incidence of combat-related eye injuries among Indian soldiers necessitates immediate attention.
    • The absence of MCEP provision for Indian soldiers is a critical gap that requires addressing.
    • Implementing MCEP and conducting awareness programs are vital steps to reduce eye injuries and improve soldier welfare.