Eye Problem and Guidelines for the Prevention of Eye Problems for Students in the Gross Anatomy Laboratory Class

Abstract

Luksanaporn Krungkraipetch

Context: Formaldehyde is a poisonous substance that can cause many health risks. Objective: To evaluate eye issues and generate guideline for participants working in the anatomy laboratory to avoid eye issues. Methods: Analyzed eye problem from the participants in this cross-sectional analysis study 97 students working in the anatomy laboratory at Burapha University. In-depth interview consisted of 1 administer of Faculty of Medicine, 1 administer of Allied Health Sciences, 2 Teachers, 2 Ophthalmologists, 1 Occupational Medicine and 5 students practicing in the anatomy. This research tool is divided into 3 types: questionnaire, interview and form of evaluation of the severity of health with descriptive statistics. Results: Most of them were 72.04 percent woman. Problems with the eyes include burning sensation 46.23 percent, eye irritation 43.01 percent, eye pain 25.81 percent, epiphora 24.73 percent and vision loss 15.05 percent. Assessment of severity of health impacts It was discovered that there was no effect at 55.91 percent with a slight impact of 44.09 percent, according to occupational medicine principles. Guidelines for anatomy-class students; placed in operating glasses, do not use contact lenses, do not stay long in the laboratory and be careful to touch formaldehyde immediately. Conclusion: It was discovered from this studies that from the real anatomical action there was an issue with the eye, but the issue was at a low level of health effect. As a consequence of this issue, guidelines have been created for protecting the eyes in the anatomy class. The guidelines for the prevention of eye issues resulting from this study are based on the assessment of occupational diseases and expert opinion, which is complete in comparison with previous studies. This strategy can therefore serve as a model for the avoidance of both eye diseases and other illnesses.

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