title: [Ocular disorders associated with occupations].
abstract: The ocular disorders associated with occupations include asthenopia caused by VDT work and eye disorders from eye injuries or exposure to organic solvents or ionizing radiation. The factors associated with the eye disorders can be divided into two groups: mechanical factors and non-mechanical factors. Furthermore, the latter factors can be divided into two subgroups: chemical factors and physical factors. It is said that we can prevent most accidents that cause occupation-related eye disorders if all workers wear suitable protective gear. However, the compliance with wearing protective gear is relatively low because of inattention or discomfort. The industrial specialists have to educate the workers about the proper use of the protective gear. Then, the safety and health promoters have to remind the workers to frequently check their field site for potential hazards.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan.
authors.forename: Tatsuo
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Nagata
mesh_terms: D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000145:classification* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005135:Eye Protective Devices; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000145:classification* / Q000517:prevention & control