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Prolonged Insurance in Disability Assessments with Eye Diseases in Veracruz South

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Temporary work disability is the loss of abilities that prevents a person from working for a certain period, protecting the worker's health and supporting their recovery. Objective: To analyze prolonged temporary disability in disability rulings due to ophthalmopathies in the Veracruz Sur region. Methods: A descriptive, retrospective, and cross-sectional study was conducted at the Regional Occupational Health Coordination, reviewing 176 rulings from July 2022 to July 2024. Diagnoses, duration of disability, and its prolongation were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. Results: The most frequent diagnosis was diabetic retinopathy with an average of 112.7 days of disability, followed by glaucoma with 252.6 days, and retinal detachment with 324.5 days. Conclusions: The disability durations for ophthalmopathies exceed the recommended maximums: 82 days for diabetic retinopathy, 45 days for glaucoma, and 82 days for retinal detachment.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18428484

Authors: Cesiah A Montaño Salvador, Magnolia A Reyes Carbajal, Patricia Casimiro Martinez

Institution: Mexican Social Security Institute

Language: English

Topic: Occupational Health and Safety in Workplaces

Subfield: Occupational Therapy

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7126198200

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