A cohort study of retinal detachment among Swedish construction workers.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Schott, Kevin D.; Kriebel, David; Sama, Susan R.; Buchholz, Bryan O.; Järvholm, Bengt; Wahlström, Jens
- Source
- Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health; 2023, Vol. 49 Issue 7, p518-525, 8p
- Subject
- Language
- ISSN
- 03553140
The article presents the discussion on Retinal detachment (RD) has been associated with exposure to heavy lifting. Topics include investigated the association between occupational heavy lifting and rhegmatogenous RD in a retrospective cohort study of Swedish construction workers; and Retinal detachment (RD) is a major cause of visual impairment that can lead to blindness if not treated promptly.