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Pterygium in welders.

I Karai, S Horiguchi

    The British Journal of Ophthalmology
    |May 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Excessive ultraviolet radiation exposure, particularly in welders, is strongly linked to a higher incidence of pterygium, a condition affecting the cornea. This occupational hazard highlights the need for protective measures against UV radiation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Occupational Health
    • Environmental Science

    Background:

    • Pterygium is a conjunctival growth on the cornea, often associated with environmental factors.
    • Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight is a suspected etiological factor.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the causative relationship between occupational UV radiation exposure and pterygium development.
    • To assess the correlation between the duration of employment as a welder and pterygium incidence.

    Main Methods:

    • Observational study involving welders with occupational UV exposure.
    • Statistical analysis to determine the relationship between employment length and pterygium incidence (correlation coefficient r = 0.975).

    Main Results:

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    • A significantly high incidence of pterygium was observed in welders.
    • A strong positive correlation was found between the length of employment as a welder and pterygium occurrence (p < 0.05).

    Conclusions:

    • Occupational exposure to excess UV radiation, such as in welding, is a significant risk factor for pterygium.
    • The findings support a direct causative link between UV radiation and pterygium formation.