Author/Authors :
Davari، Mohammad Hossien نويسنده Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, IR Iran , , Gheitasi، Hoda نويسنده Translational research laboratory2, Hospital Duran i Reynolds, Department of Genetic, School of Biology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain , , Davari، Esmat نويسنده Department of Ophthalmology, Research Committee, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, IR Iran ,
Abstract :
Background
Refractive error is a common abnormality and the most common refractive error is myopia.
Objectives
The aim of this study was To Comparison of rate of myopia among carpet weaver and non-weaver members.
Methods
In this case- control study, all members of the weavers have been refracted objectively and subjectively by only one person.
Results
The relative frequency of moderate and severe myopia in carpet weaving significantly more than non-weavers (P < 0.001). The result of Variance Analysis (ANOVA) showed that by increasing the average duration of employment and working hours daily in carpets, Myopia significantly more.
Conclusions
Sustained close distance working could have an effective role in progression and amount of myopia.
