A mini review of hazardous wastes generated by environmental analytical laboratories: a perspective from Sri Lanka as an economically developing country

Kularatne, Ranil Kavindra Asela

doi:10.1007/s10661-023-11862-x

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“…Proactive recognition may avert a repeat of similar disasters, and the recognition of the risk to the ocular surface can prompt not only timely treatment, but adequate surveillance and the development of improved protocols to minimize eye damage [ 90 , 91 ]. Unfortunately, in many parts of the world, open burning as a means of waste disposal is common, and exposure is ongoing and unavoidable without awareness and substantial change [ 92 , 93 ].…”

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An Assessment of the Ocular Toxicity of Two Major Sources of Environmental Exposure

Rauchman,

Kasselman,

Srivastava

et al. 2024

IJERPH

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The effect of airborne exposure on the eye surface is an area in need of exploration, particularly in light of the increasing number of incidents occurring in both civilian and military settings. In this study, in silico methods based on a platform comprising a portfolio of software applications and a technology ecosystem are used to test potential surface ocular toxicity in data presented from Iraqi burn pits and the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment. The purpose of this analysis is to gain a better understanding of the long-term impact of such an exposure to the ocular surface and the manifestation of surface irritation, including dry eye disease. In silico methods were used to determine ocular irritation to chemical compounds. A list of such chemicals was introduced from a number of publicly available sources for burn pits and train derailment. The results demonstrated high ocular irritation scores for some chemicals present in these exposure events. Such an analysis is designed to provide guidance related to the needed ophthalmologic care and follow-up in individuals who have been in proximity to burn pits or the train derailment and those who will experience future toxic exposure.

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