@article{ref1,
title="Construction-related eye injuries in Irish nationals and non-nationals: attitudes and strategies for prevention",
journal="Irish journal of medical science",
year="2007",
author="Connell, P. P. and Saddak, T. and Harrison, I. and Kelly, Shalonda and Bobart, A. and McGettrick, P. and Collum, L. T. M.",
volume="176",
number="1",
pages="11-14",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Construction-related ocular injuries are an important cause of vision loss but few studies on the incidence, epidemiology and nature of these injuries exist. AIMS: Due to the perceived increase in occupation-related eye injuries in non-nationals we aimed to investigate the nature of such injuries presenting to a single eye unit over a two-month period. METHODS: One hundred and fifty-five patients presenting to the accident and emergency department with construction related ocular injury were examined. RESULTS: Of 155 patients, 80 were Irish and 75 nonnational, of whom 60, 21.3 and 6.7% were Polish, Lithuanian and Romanian, respectively. Common causative factors included hammering, grinding, drilling and splash injury. Average rate of eyewear protection usage was 35%, with attendance at safety courses highest in Irish nationals. A penetrating eye injury rate of 4.9% overall was observed, all in non-nationals. CONCLUSION: Construction related ocular injury is a serious cause of visual loss in non-nationals. Greater adherence to safety regulations and training is required.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0021-1265",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}