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Non-industrial welders in Makurdi, Nigeria experience a high frequency of work-related eye injuries, predominantly ocular flash burns, with many utilizing inadequate protective eyewear such as sunglasses and relying on self-management for treatment. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to assess the frequency and patterns of ocular disorders in non-industrial welders and their protective measures.

April 8, 2026Open Access

Ocular Surface Disorders and Adopted Protective/ Treatment Measures Among Non Industrial Welders in Makurdi Local Government Area, Benue State Nigeria

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OAOBOH ROLAND AZIEGBEMadonna University AFAMADI PRECIOUS FRIDAYUniversity of Port Harcourt OAONAH ANTHONYMadonna University

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Descriptive observational study reveals high ocular injuries among welders, highlighting the need for safety education and protective gear.

Key Points

The aim is to assess the frequency and patterns of ocular disorders in non-industrial welders and their protective measures.
Descriptive observational study design
Structured questionnaire for demographics and work-related data
Physical eye examinations using ophthalmic equipment
Modified random sampling for subject selection
Data analysis using SPSS (version 25)
28.84% of welders aged 26-35 reported the highest injury frequency.
Ocular flash burns were the most common injury (42.25%).
Only 0.96% of welders did not use any protective eyewear.
46.48% of injured welders chose self-management over professional care.
No significant associations were found between age, gender, or eyewear type and injury frequency.

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AZIEGBE et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d5f0ee74eaea4b11a7a562 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19439392

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April 8, 2026Open Access

Ocular Surface Disorders and Adopted Protective/ Treatment Measures Among Non Industrial Welders in Makurdi Local Government Area, Benue State Nigeria

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Authors

OAOBOH ROLAND AZIEGBEMadonna University AFAMADI PRECIOUS FRIDAYUniversity of Port Harcourt OAONAH ANTHONYMadonna University

Discussion

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Implication

Descriptive observational study reveals high ocular injuries among welders, highlighting the need for safety education and protective gear.

Key Points

The aim is to assess the frequency and patterns of ocular disorders in non-industrial welders and their protective measures.
Descriptive observational study design
Structured questionnaire for demographics and work-related data
Physical eye examinations using ophthalmic equipment
Modified random sampling for subject selection
Data analysis using SPSS (version 25)
28.84% of welders aged 26-35 reported the highest injury frequency.
Ocular flash burns were the most common injury (42.25%).
Only 0.96% of welders did not use any protective eyewear.
46.48% of injured welders chose self-management over professional care.
No significant associations were found between age, gender, or eyewear type and injury frequency.

Cite This Study

AZIEGBE et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d5f0ee74eaea4b11a7a562 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19439392

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