Injury
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Increasing compliance with protective eyewear to reduce ocular injuries in stone-quarry workers in Tamil Nadu, India: a pragmatic, cluster randomised trial of a single education session versus an enhanced education package delivered over six months.
To evaluate the efficacy of standard education versus enhanced education in increasing compliance with protective eyewear to prevent ocular injuries in stone-quarry workers. ⋯ Provision of appropriate protective eyewear reduces the incidence of eye injuries in stone-quarry workers. Periodic educational and motivational sessions with individuals and groups facilitates sustained use of protective eyewear.