Lee G A, Hirst L W, Sheehan M
Department of Surgery, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland.
Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 1994 Jun;1(2):67-84. doi: 10.3109/09286589409052363.
The knowledge of sunlight effects on the eyes and protective behaviors was assessed in the general community of Brisbane, Australia. Five hundred people were systematically sampled and surveyed via a telephone questionnaire. Of the participants, 279 (56%) were female and 258 (52%) were aged 40 years or less. Levels of knowledge were found to be lower in the older subjects, those with dark complexions and outdoor workers. Most were unaware of specific ultraviolet light related eye diseases such as cataract, pterygium and eye cancer. Three hundred and ninety (78%) wore sunglasses > 10% of the time while outdoors during the day; the most common reasons for wearing included protection from glare in 254 (65%) and driving in 60 (15%). Ninety-six (19%) never wore sunglasses, the most common reasons being inconvenience in 16 (17%), thought unnecessary in 16 (17%) and uncomfortable in 13 (14%). Promotion of sun protection to prevent ultraviolet light related diseases should include information on the eye. This information is important for establishing preventative behaviors and the selection of optimal eye protective measures.
在澳大利亚布里斯班的普通社区中，对阳光对眼睛的影响及防护行为的知识进行了评估。通过电话问卷调查系统抽取了500人进行调查。参与者中，279人（56%）为女性，258人（52%）年龄在40岁及以下。结果发现，年龄较大的人群、肤色较深的人群以及户外工作者的知识水平较低。大多数人不知道与紫外线相关的特定眼部疾病，如白内障、翼状胬肉和眼癌。390人（78%）白天在户外时超过10%的时间会佩戴太阳镜；佩戴太阳镜最常见原因包括防眩光（254人，65%）和开车时佩戴（60人，15%）。96人（19%）从不佩戴太阳镜，最常见原因包括不方便（16人，17%）、认为没必要（16人，17%）和佩戴不舒服（13人，14%）。推广防晒以预防与紫外线相关的疾病应包括有关眼睛的信息。这些信息对于建立预防行为和选择最佳眼部防护措施很重要。
