Correlation of Pterygium among Timber Workers in Owerri with Some Socio-Demographic Factors and use of Protective Eye Wear

Nwala Onyinye R, Oparaocha Evangeline T, Ahuama Okezie C, Ohiri Martin O, Azuamah Young C

Abstract


This study was a cross sectional study conducted to assess the prevalence of occupation related pterygium among timber workers in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria and to establish if possible, a correlation of pterygium with socio-demographic characteristics of the timber workers and their use of protective eyewear.

Keywords


Correlation; Pterygium; Timber; Socio-demographic factors; Protective eyewear

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