The first paragraph is an introduction. Over the last two decades, road traffic accidents have surged drastically in emerging countries like India. Driving has become a visually demanding activity requiring a mixture of sensory (mainly visual), cerebral, and cognitive abilities. According to the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules of 1989, a medical certificate from a qualified medical practitioner is sufficient to qualify for a driver's license. Truck drivers are the most vulnerable in highway collisions. This could be due to a number of reasons. However, one of the most prevalent causes of errors is hazy vision. Due to the importance of healthy eyesight, this study was done to examine the ocular status of interstate truck drivers. The following are the goals and objectives for this project. A study was conducted to determine the prevalence of refractive error and color blindness among interstate truck drivers. Materials and Procedures: In Jammu, India, a study was undertaken in partnership with Indian Oil Corporation, which involved 140 interstate truck drivers. The respondents' visual acuities and color vision were assessed using Snellen's and E-chart (in the case of illiterates) and Ischiara pseudochromatic plates. A flashlight and a clear ophthalmoscope were used to examine the respondents' eyes. A presbyopic correction was accomplished on the spot. All patients with eye issues were sent to the ASCOMS Department of Ophthalmology for additional evaluation. Results: A total of 140 drivers were assessed, with 116 (82.8 percent) having visual acuity of 6/6 (normal vision) and 24 (17.14 percent) having refractive problems. Hypermetropia was detected in 12 of the 24 truck drivers with refractive problems, whereas myopia was discovered in 9, and astigmatism was detected in 3. The drivers did not appear to be colorblind. Regardless of refractive error, presbyopia was discovered in 74 (52.8%) of drivers. Conclusion: The bulk of the blind truck drivers were between the ages of 41 and 50. As a result, drivers in this age group should have their vision evaluated on a regular basis and be encouraged to wear corrective glasses to maintain normal vision acuity. Truck drivers should also have regular eye tests to identify any further deterioration in their vision.
Author (s) DetailsDr. Anjali Slathia
Department of Ophthalmology, ASCOMS & Hospital, Sidhra, Jammu (J&K), India.
Renu Hashia Dhar
Department of Ophthalmology, ASCOMS & Hospital, Sidhra, Jammu (J&K), India.
Dr. Pallavi Mahajan
Department of Ophthalmology, ASCOMS & Hospital, Sidhra, Jammu (J&K), India.
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