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This study aimed to the investigate the incidence and causes of suboptimal Eye Protective Device (EPD) usage.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary hospital from January to June 2024, including 102 patients with occupational CFBs. A structured questionnaire assessed demographics, occupational exposure, EPD usage, and awareness levels.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The mean age was 37.97 years. Welding (38.23%) and metal grinding (31.37%) were the leading causes of injury. Only 27.45% regularly used EPDs, 17.64% used them occasionally, and 54.90% never used them. Reasons for non-usage included lack of regulations (60.78%), unawareness (17.64%), and financial constraints (15.68%). Notably, 35.29% had previously attempted foreign body removal themselves. Despite 80.39% being aware of EPDs, usage remained low.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>There is a significant gap between awareness and practice regarding EPD usage. Enforcement of workplace safety laws and provision of affordable EPDs are essential to prevent CFBs and related complications.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.4103\/jpbs.jpbs_952_25","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,2,16]],"date-time":"2026-02-16T16:03:44Z","timestamp":1771257824000},"page":"S115-S117","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/lww.0000000000001000","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":1,"title":["A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study on the Suboptimal Use of Eye Protective Devices (EPDs) Among Blue-Collar Professionals in India"],"prefix":"10.4103","volume":"18","author":[{"given":"Kirthi","family":"Raj","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Ophthalmology, Dr B. R. Ambedkar Medical College, Kadugondanahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka, India"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"B. 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