• J Public Health Med · Jun 2003

    Mass photokeratitis following exposure to unprotected ultraviolet light.

    • S Banerjee, A Patwardhan, and V V Savant.
    • Academic Unit of Ophthalmology, Birmingham University, City Hospital NHS Trust, Dudley Road, Birmingham B18 7QU. pinkubanerjee@hotmail.com
    • J Public Health Med. 2003 Jun 1; 25 (2): 160.

    AbstractWe report a cluster of patients developing photokeratitis as a result of exposure to unprotected UV-B light source. The incident occurred at a cattle livestock market auction where the light source protective covers of mercury vapour lamps were damaged because of vandalism. The incident was investigated by the District Council as a public health and safety issue. This report stresses the hazards of ultraviolet lamps routinely used in public places and the need for proper maintenance of these light sources.

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