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Refractive errors like hyperopia are common in North Indian commercial drivers. Many drivers with vision issues, including dry eye and color vision deficiency, do not use corrective spectacles.

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  • Ophthalmology
  • Public Health
  • Occupational Health

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  • Commercial drivers are essential for transportation but face unique occupational health challenges.
  • Vision impairment can significantly impact driving safety and performance.
  • Understanding the prevalence of refractive errors in this demographic is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and patterns of refractive errors among commercial drivers in North India.
  • To identify other common eye conditions affecting this population.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive study utilizing convenient sampling was conducted.
  • 281 commercial drivers (heavy and light vehicle) in North India were screened for eye diseases and refractive errors.

Main Results:

  • Refractive errors were found in 15.7% of drivers, with hyperopia (8.2%) being the most common.
  • Presbyopia (55.8%), dry eye (24.9%), and stereo deficiency (27.4%) were also prevalent.
  • Color vision deficiency was noted in 3.9% of drivers; three had cataracts and two required retina evaluation.

Conclusions:

  • Hyperopia is the most frequent refractive error among North Indian commercial drivers.
  • Dry eye and color vision deficiency are significant findings in this occupational group.
  • A majority of drivers with refractive errors were not using corrective spectacles, highlighting a gap in vision correction adherence.