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October 2, 2025International Journal of Community Medicine and Public HealthOpen Access

Proportion and patterns of ocular morbidity among garment workers in Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh

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FPFaruque PathanMKMuhammad KabirNCNirupam Chowdhury

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals high rates of refractive errors in garment workers, indicating urgent need for eye health interventions.

Key Points

  • Overall, 62.4% of garment workers reported at least one form of ocular morbidity, revealing a significant health issue.
  • Among the 250 participants, 35.2% suffered from refractive errors, primarily myopia at 21.2%, showing a prevalent vision concern.
  • The study utilized comprehensive ocular examinations and interviews to assess eye health in a targeted worker population.
  • These findings highlight the crucial need for improved workplace conditions and policy-driven eye health initiatives.

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Pathan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de84bf5b556a9128e1bb47https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20253231
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