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Photokeratitis
Photokeratitis
Photokeratitis
ATTAAH SELASE OSIRIS, 2486814
2 Contents
Introduction
Aetiology
Sign and symptoms
Diagnosis
Epidemiology
Treatment, Mangement, Prevention
3 Photokeratitis
UV exposure avoidance
Using glasses, lenses or eye
protection that absorbs
most UV rays.
Welders can protect their
eyes with welding helmets
and goggles.
Use of hats and umbrellas
during sunny days.
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