Prevalence of visual impairment among commercial motor vehicle drivers in Uyo, South- South Nigeria

J Environ Occup Health. 2013; 2(2): 55-60

doi: 10.5455/jeos.20130909012739

Emem Godwin Abraham, Ivy Nneka Umanah.

Abstract
Background: Road transport system is the most patronized system of transport in Nigeria. Most people do not own personal vehicles and so rely solely on commercial motor vehicles for movement from one place to another Aims and Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of visual impairment amongst commercial motor vehicle drivers in Uyo metropolis. Method: This was a cross sectional survey of 291 commercial motor vehicle drivers carried out in Uyo metropolis between June and July 2006. Anterior and posterior segment examinations were done using appropriate available instruments. Data so obtained was analyzed and the result represented as simple frequency tables and p Key words: Visual impairment, drivers, road traffic accident