Ophthalmologische und angiographische Befunde bei Arbeitern, die Schwefelkohlenstoff ausgesetzt waren

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Abstract
Microaneurysms are important in the diagnosis of vascular changes caused by carbon disulfide. They can be diagnosed by ophtholmoscopy, angiography or angioscopy. A careful ophthalmoscopic investigation may be sufficient for diagnosis, so that angiography is not absolutely necessary for any mass survey. The incidence of microaneurysms correlates with the duration (both daily and total) and with the intensity of exposure to carbon disulfide. The quantity correlates closely with the intensity of exposure. The incidence of microaneurysms is not correlated to age; it was highest in 40-50 yr old men working with staple fibers; in the spinning department it occurred in 50-55 yr old men. Microaneurysms are equally frequent in active workers and invalids. There was no difference between the 2 groups with regard to degenerative changes of the macula. The changes found in the eyes of men from the staple fiber department were more pronounced than in those from the spinning department.

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