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Guidelines for contact lens use in industry.

S A Randolph, M R Zavon

    Journal of Occupational Medicine. : Official Publication of the Industrial Medical Association
    |March 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Most companies lack clear policies on industrial contact lens use, often basing decisions on perceived risk rather than current research. Updated guidelines are needed for safer workplace eye protection.

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    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Ophthalmology
    • Industrial Safety

    Background:

    • Contact lens use in industrial settings is a contentious issue.
    • National eye organizations advocate for company-specific policies regarding contact lens wear.
    • Existing policies may not align with current scientific research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the prevalence and content of corporate policies on contact lens use in industry.
    • To identify common practices regarding policy enforcement, restrictions, and worker identification.
    • To highlight discrepancies between current policies and recent research findings.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey questionnaire was distributed to 100 corporations.
    • Data collected included policy existence, content, enforcement, and restrictions.
    • Information on worker identification and use of eye protection was also gathered.

    Main Results:

    • 43 out of 67 responding companies have established policies on contact lens use.
    • A significant finding is the need for companies to identify workers who wear contact lenses.
    • Policy decisions appear to be driven by perceived environmental risk, not always by research.

    Conclusions:

    • Many companies require clear identification of contact lens wearers.
    • Current industrial policies on contact lens use may not reflect the latest scientific evidence.
    • Revised guidelines are necessary to ensure appropriate contact lens use in industrial environments.

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