Review Article | Volume: 1, Issue: 1 Published Date: October 07, 2026

Ocular Health Challenge Among Women Healthcare Workers: A Narrative Review

Author(s): Vanshika Sharma and Ragni Kumari*

Abstract: Background: Women comprise nearly 70% of the global healthcare workforce and are disproportionately represented in nursing and allied health professions. Prolonged digital screen use, extended personal protective equipment (PPE) wear, rotating shifts, and biological exposures may adversely affect their ocular health, yet sex-specific evidence remains limited. Objective: To summarize current evidence on occupational ocular health among women healthcare workers, emphasizing biological susceptibility, occupational risk factors, and preventive strategies.

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