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Risk Factors for Retinal Detachment
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6 2020
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Source: J Occup Environ Med. 62(6):445-451
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Alternative Title:J Occup Environ Med
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Description:Objective:
The aim of this study was to investigate risk factors for retinal detachment or tear (RD/T), and follow up two studies that found increased risk from work-related heavy lifting.
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We conducted a case–control study including 200 cases of RD/T and 415 controls. Participants completed a questionnaire covering general health, vision, and physical exertion. Multiple logistic regression and propensity score matching was used to control confounding and estimate independent effects.
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RD/T risk was increased by one lifting measure: current regular lifting of more than 30 lbs (>13.6 kg). In the population aged less than 65 years, the odds ratio comparing those with/without heavy lifting was 1.81, 95% confidence interval = 1.08 to 3.04.
Conclusion:
Occupational heavy lifting may represent a risk factor for RD/T, but further research is needed in populations with frequent heavy physical exertion to more precisely quantify the risk.
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Pubmed ID:32510908
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC9069176
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Volume:62
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Issue:6
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