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Tytuł:
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Visual demand, visual ability and vision standards for hairdressers - An observational study from Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
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Autorzy:
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Janani S; Department of Occupational Optometry Services, Medical Research Foundation, Chennai, India.
Dhanalakshmi S; Department of Occupational Optometry Services, Medical Research Foundation, Chennai, India.
Rashima A; Department of Occupational Optometry Services, Medical Research Foundation, Chennai, India.
Krishnakumar R; Department of Occupational Optometry Services, Medical Research Foundation, Chennai, India.
Santanam PP; Department of Occupational Optometry Services, Medical Research Foundation, Chennai, India.
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Źródło:
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Indian journal of ophthalmology [Indian J Ophthalmol] 2021 Jun; Vol. 69 (6), pp. 1369-1374.
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Typ publikacji:
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Journal Article; Observational Study
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Język:
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English
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Imprint Name(s):
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Publication: Mumbai : Medknow Publications
Original Publication: Bombay : All-India Ophthalmological Society
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MeSH Terms:
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Refractive Errors*/diagnosis
Refractive Errors*/epidemiology
Refractive Errors*/therapy
Cross-Sectional Studies ; Eyeglasses ; Humans ; India/epidemiology ; Middle Aged ; Visual Acuity
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Contributed Indexing:
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Keywords: Barbers; hairdressers; spectacle compliance; vision demands; vision standards
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Entry Date(s):
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Date Created: 20210520 Date Completed: 20210527 Latest Revision: 20210803
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Update Code:
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20240104
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PubMed Central ID:
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PMC8302277
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DOI:
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10.4103/ijo.IJO_2491_20
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PMID:
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34011702
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Purpose: The aim of this study was to create vision standards for various tasks performed by hairdressers and to assess the spectacle compliance and its impact at work.
Methods: The observational cross-sectional study enrolled hairdressers in and around Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was done in three phases: (i) Job profiling from visual task analysis, creating vision standards for various hairdressing tasks and arriving at test protocols; (ii) Comprehensive eye examination, and (iii) Assessment of spectacle compliance and its impact on work. Descriptive analysis using Microsoft Excel and SPSS (IBM SPSS Statistics Version 21.0) was performed.
Results: There were 305 participants with a mean age of 48 (SD ± 12) years. The visual acuity demand was found to be 6/18 and N15, for distance and near, respectively. Appropriate spectacles were prescribed for 203 (67%) hairdressers. Even with the best possible refractive correction, a few hairdressers did not meet the distance (13) and near (11) visual acuity standard. In all, 54 hairdressers were referred for further examination to a tertiary eye care center for lenticular changes, retinal abnormalities, and glaucoma screening. Among the subjects who were dispensed with spectacles, 181 (86%) were available for telephonic spectacle compliance assessment, and 164 (90%) were compliant with spectacle usage at work. Improved visual ability was reported by 133 (81%) hairdressers at work.
Conclusion: This study provides vision standards for hairdressers. From the visual task analysis, hairdressing tasks were found to be visually demanding and hazardous. The study emphasizes that providing appropriate spectacle correction showed a clinically evident positive impact at work.
Competing Interests: None
Comment in: Indian J Ophthalmol. 2021 Jun;69(6):1374-1375. (PMID: 34011703)
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