Ocular Exposure to Particulate Matter and Development of Pterygium: A Case-Control Study
Background: Formation of pterygium has been mainly attributed to exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Other factors such as dry weather, wind exposure and microtrauma with dust particles, have been linked to development of pterygium. Objective: To determine the association between ocular exp...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Health Organization
2018-10-01
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| Series: | The International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.theijoem.com/ijoem/index.php/ijoem/article/view/1319 |