Prevalence of Visual Impairment among Heavy Vehicle Drivers in Nagpur City
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 12
Abstract
The study was conducted in Nagpur city, India. 200 drivers of mass transport and heavy vehicles including 115 truck drivers and 85 bus drivers participated in this study. This was a cross sectional, noncomparative type of study. These drivers were tested at the outdoor campsite for distant vision, near vision and color vision. For those suspected of having problems underwent detailed checkup at base hospital. Prevalence of visual impairment in this study was found to be 64% (n=128). Refractive error was the commonest ailment amongst these drivers. Above the age of 40 years, cataract was the commonest cause (10%; n-20). The incidence of glaucoma was 3.5%, corneal lesions 5%, macular disorder 7%, while 5.5% had diminished vision due to retinopathies due to Diabetes, Hypertension and HIV etc. Driving is a job involving lot of responsibility concerning safety of the civilians. Impaired vision can be extremely dangerous and can cause major road traffic accidents. The study emphasizes the need of periodic checkup of drivers for visual problems and setting up of legal norms.
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Dr Vikas Mahatme
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