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Animesh Mondal1, Sourav Karmakar1, Eram Khan1
1Department of Optometry and Vision Science, Amity Medical School, Amity University, Panchgaon, Haryana, India.
Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
|December 2, 2024
Summary
Low mine lighting causes binocular vision problems in coal miners, impacting their vision and productivity. Early detection and treatment of these eye diseases are crucial for worker health and mine safety.
Area of Science:
- Occupational health
- Ophthalmology
- Public health
Background:
- Low light conditions in mines are linked to ocular issues like impaired binocular vision and reduced hand-eye coordination.
- Monitoring and addressing these vision problems in mine workers is essential for their well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the binocular vision status of coal mine workers in Digwadih, Jharkhand.
- To identify prevalent binocular vision dysfunctions in this occupational group.
Main Methods:
- A prospective cross-sectional study involving comprehensive ocular examinations and binocular vision evaluations of 134 coal miners.
- Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics and the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test for data normality.
Main Results:
- Nonstrabismus binocular vision dysfunctions (NSBVDs) were prevalent among male coal miners aged 25-35 years.
- Convergence insufficiency was the most common NSBVD identified.
- Chalazion was also frequently observed, affecting 11.2% of participants.
Conclusions:
- Poor illumination in mines contributes to NSBVDs, negatively affecting miners' visual capabilities.
- Undiagnosed or untreated binocular vision defects can lead to decreased productivity in the mining workforce.
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