Do Modern Spectacles Endanger Surgeons?

Chong, Simon J.; Smith, Charlotte; Bialostocki, Adam; McEwan, Christopher

doi:10.1097/01.sla.0000252406.94464.16

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“…The main consequences of ocular exposure to various pathogens are irritation, itching, redness, blurred vision, burning, swelling, inflammation, eye pain [3], which may progress to contamination of the palpebral fissure, as viral papilloma and conjunctivitis [9].…”

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“…Many professionals do not perform prophylactic measures after the accident [9,14]. Some professionals stated they were not informed about the practice of safety and post-exposure protocols [15].…”

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“…This contamination occurs by needlestick accidents. However, they can occur through splashes in the eye [3,9].…”

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“…In some situations, these people use modern glasses that aesthetically are nicer. However, they do not have the appropriate level of protection, because the goggles must be continuous across the midline of the face, covering the back of the nose at eye level [9].…”

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“…Many of them use prescription glasses as the only protection. The main complaints about eye protection are the lack of comfort, the unavailability, the difficulty of adjusting the prescription glasses [9]. The non-use is mainly justified because they think it is not useful, they do not have time in the emergency moment and they not think they need any protection [13].…”

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Eye Accidents In The Work Environment Of Health: An Integrative Review

Ferreira¹,

Medeiros²,

Ferreira

et al. 2016

Int Arch Med

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It is an integrative literature review with the objective of integrating the knowledge produced about eye accidents in the work environment of health, pointing out the main causes of impairment of visual acuity and protective factors. Five databases were consulted to select the articles -SCOPUS, CINAHL, PubMed, LILACS and Web of Science -which included six articles. The results show that the studies were conducted between 2005 and 2013. The eye accidents were grouped into three categories: the cause of the eye accident, post-accident management, and protection factor. It is concluded that non-adherence to eye protection measures is an important factor in accidents involving the eye, which makes rethink the security policies implemented by health institutions with an emphasis on visual apparatus.

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“…This contamination occurs by needlestick accidents. However, they can occur through splashes in the eye [3,9].…”

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Ferreira

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The eye of the endourologist: what are the risks? A review of the literature

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Water drop-surface interactions as the basis for the design of anti-fogging surfaces: Theory, practice, and applications trends

Durán

Laroche

2019

Advances in Colloid and Interface Science

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Glass-and polymer-based materials have become essential in the fabrication of a multitude of elements, including eyeglasses, automobile windshields, bathroom mirrors, greenhouses, and food packages, which unfortunately mist up under typical operating conditions. Far from being an innocuous phenomenon, the formation of minute water drops on the surface is detrimental to their optical properties (e.g., light-transmitting capability) and, in many cases, results in esthetical, hygienic, and safety concerns. In this context, it is therefore not surprising that research in the field of fog-resistant surfaces is gaining in popularity, particularly in recent years, in view of the growing number of studies focusing on this topic. This review addresses the most relevant advances released thus far on anti-fogging surfaces, with a particular focus on coating deposition, surface micro/nanostructuring, and surface functionalization. A brief explanation of how surfaces fog up and the main issues of interest linked to fogging phenomenon, including common problems, anti-fogging strategies, and wetting states are first presented. Anti-fogging mechanisms are then discussed in terms of the morphology of water drops, continuing with a description of the main fabrication techniques toward anti-fogging property. This review concludes with the current and the future perspectives on the utility of anti-fogging surfaces for several applications and some remaining challenges in this field.

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Do Modern Spectacles Endanger Surgeons?

Abstract: Prescription spectacles of contemporary styling do not provide adequate protection against conjunctival blood splash injuries. Our model predicts the design adequacy of currently available purpose-designed protective eyewear, which should be used routinely.

Cited by 16 publications

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Eye Accidents In The Work Environment Of Health: An Integrative Review

Eye Accidents In The Work Environment Of Health: An Integrative Review

The eye of the endourologist: what are the risks? A review of the literature

Water drop-surface interactions as the basis for the design of anti-fogging surfaces: Theory, practice, and applications trends

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