Journal article
Effect of exposure to biomass smoke from cooking fuel types and eye disorders in women from hilly and plain regions of Nepal
Abstract
BACKGROUND/AIM: To study the association between exposure to biomass smoke from cooking fuels andi cataract, visual acuity and ocular symptoms in women.
METHODS: We conducted a community-based cross-sectional study among women (≥20 years and without a previous diagnosis of cataract, ocular trauma or diabetes or those taking steroids) from hilly and plain regions of Nepal. Eligible participants received an interview and a comprehensive eye …
Authors
Patel M; Shrestha MK; Manandhar A; Gurung R; Sadhra S; Cusack R; Chaudhary N; Ruit S; Ayres J; Kurmi OP
Journal
British Journal of Ophthalmology, Vol. 106, No. 1, pp. 141–148
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
January 2022
DOI
10.1136/bjophthalmol-2020-316766
ISSN
0007-1161