Musculoskeletal pain is highly prevalent among eye care professionals, particularly women and adults over 50 years old, according to new research.
A study published in Cureus surveyed 514 ophthalmologists, optometrists and orthoptists, and 44% were younger than 30, 52% were male and 55% were ophthalmologists.
It identified 68% of participants who don’t do running exercises and 92% of those with comorbidities suffer from musculoskeletal pain.
The prevalence of pain among eye care professionals who examine more than 150 patients every week was 72%, perform more than 20 surgeries was 86%, and conduct more than 20 laser treatment sessions was 100%.