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We studied the epidemiological distribution, risk factors, and severity of acute work-related hazardous exposure\/infection (WRHEI) to the eyes of HCW in a tertiary healthcare institution in Southern India.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In this prospective observational study, we included HCW who reported acute WRHEI between February 15, 2017 and August 14, 2017 from a total 11,628 HCWs (staff and students). Each HCW underwent a comprehensive eye examination. Information regarding WRHEI was collected by a structured questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS Version 20.0.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Cumulative incidence of acute WRHEI in 6 months was 0.8%, 95% CI (0.64\u20130.96). Among the 94 reporting WRHEI, 82 (87.2%) were staff and 12 (12.8%) students. Mean age was 31.53 \u00b1 8.39 years and 65 (69%) were females. Exposures were reported more commonly among nurses (25.5%), followed by technicians (18%), and housekeeping staff (15.9%). Infectious eye hazards accounted for 50%. Noninfectious eye hazards included exposure to chemicals (28%) and blood and body fluid (8%). Among them, awareness regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) and its usage was present in 44.6 and 27.6%, respectively. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that HCWs working in clinical areas (adjusted odd\u2019s ratio (AOR): 3.23, 95% CI: 1.12\u20139.34) and not wearing glasses (AOR: 3.72, 95% CI: 1.33\u201310.34) had a significantly higher risk of acute WRHEI.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Cumulative Incidence of WRHEI eye was 8 per 1000 in 6 months. Infectious conjunctivitis is half the burden followed by chemical exposures. 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