600 people screened for glaucoma. Divided in 2 groups. First with strenuous work of 12-14hrs / day 2nd grp with sedentary won for 7-8hrs /day. Parameters used were IOT, gonioscopy, perimeter, oct where ever required

Result: Out of the 300 people with strenuous working group 13 people were positive for glaucoma as compared to non strenous group which showed only 6 people had glaucoma.

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Dr Neeta Bajaj Gawhale

Asso. Prof and HOU, Dept. of Ophthal, G.T Hospital under GGMC & J.J Group of Hospitals