Prevalence and causes of ocular morbidity among commercial intercity vehicle drivers in Jos, Nigeria

Background: To determine the prevalence and causes of ocular morbidity among commercial intercity vehicle drivers in Jos, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey of registered commercial intercity vehicle drivers at the Bauchi Road Motor Park Jos. The study instrument was a pretested semi-structured questionnaire. Information obtained included demographic data, operational route, and ocular history. Each participant had a detailed ocular examination. The principal cause of visual loss for each eye and for the person was documented in accordance with WHO guidelines. Results: Two hundred and sixty eight 268 drivers were recruited and assessed (survey coverage: 82.5%). Their age ranged from 20-90 years (mean: 44.2, SD 9.2). Most 158 (71.5%) respondents had ocular symptoms, the most common were difficulty in reading small prints 78 (35.3%), itching 56 (25.3%), and poor distant vision 17 (7.7%). Eight (3.6%) drivers complained of glare. Ten (4.5%) drivers had a visual acuity of