Visual Status, Ocular Profiles and Associated Quality of Life of Workers in the Weaving Community of Salem District, Tamil Nadu, South India
Uncorrected refractive error (URE) emerged out as the primary cause of visual impairment among workers in the weaving industry. Additionally, presenting visual acuity significantly influenced the quality of life (QoL) of participants. These findings underscore the urgent need for timely interventions to enhance both worker performance and overall QoL within the weaving industry.
Authors
- Khathutshelo Percy Mashige (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8199-0891)
- Vanessa R. Moodley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1942-974X)
- Murtuza Ebrahim Madraswala (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2767-8063)
Institutions
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_249_23
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.71