Industrial accident-related ocular emergencies in a tertiary hospital in Singapore.

Abstract

Industrial accident-related ocular trauma comprises a relatively large proportion of the patients requiring ophthalmic review at the emergency service level in Singapore. These patients are mainly young, non-resident men and the injuries were generally minor. These are largely preventable with the use of well-fitting protective eyewear and strict compliance. This would greatly reduce the unnecessary loss of workdays. Therefore, there is a need to review the design, and reinforce the strict implementation of occupational eye safety programmes, especially among non-resident workers.