Goggles Research Articles

Ophthalmological aspects of coronavirus infections

The novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CоV-2 virus, may lead to ocular diseases besides affecting the respiratory system. Cororonavirus infection may be transmitted not only through the respiratory system but also through the conjunctiva. The review article summarizes the data on the origin and variants of coronaviruses that infect humans, as well as on SARS-CоV-2 structures. Literature data on prospects of molecular diagnostics of the disease, coronavirus type detection methods, clinical sample types and duration of the disease before it is diagnosed are discussed. The data on the relationship between the coronavirus infection and conjunctivitis are given. Molecular tests of the tear and conjunctival swabs were used to diagnose the coronavirus infection independently of whether symptoms of ocular disorders were present. The real-time reverse-transcription of RNA polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was the most informative method for diagnosis of SARS-CоV-2 in the early stage of COVID-19 (until the 9th day). The presence of SARS-CоV-2 in the tear fluid and conjunctival swabs indicates the need for safety measures to prevent virus transmission through the ocular surface, including protective goggles to be worn by healthcare workers. Since side effects in the eye may appear, COVID-19 patients with visual impairment who received etiotropic or pathogenetic treatment are advised to consult an ophthalmologist.

Comparative efficacy of various preventive methods for exposure keratopathy among critically ill patients: A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

BackgroundThere is a wide variety of preventive methods currently available for the treatment of exposure keratopathy. Because of a lack of evidence from head-to-head randomized controlled trials (RCTs), the relative effects of these preventive methods in exposure keratopathy patients remain unclear. The purpose of our study is to carry out a network meta-analysis comparing the efficacy of different methods for the prevention of exposure keratopathy and rank these nursing methods for practical consideration. MethodsA literature search was performed of the MEDLINE (PubMed), EMBASE, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure Library (CNKI), China Science and Technology Journal Database (Weipu), WanFang Database and China Biology Medicine disc. Two authors independently extracted data from each included RCTs according to a predesigned Excel spreadsheet and assessed the methodological quality of included RCTs using the Cochrane risk of bias tool. Data was analyzed using the R (V.3.6.2) and the Stata (V.15.0). Results21 RCTs involving 2022 patients and evaluating 11 preventive methods were included. Rankings based on posterior probabilities revealed that artificial tear ointment might be the best way to prevent exposure keratopathy (35%), polyethylene covers might be the second-best (31%), swimming goggles might be the third-best (21%), foam dressing might be the fourth-best (18%). ConclusionsThis network meta-analysis indicated that artificial tear ointment, polyethylene covers, swimming goggles and foam dressing might be selected for the prevention of exposure keratopathy in intensive care unit patients, which is important in future research. Although evidence is scant, more attention should be paid to head-to-head comparisons of the most commonly used prevention methods in this field.

Prevention of fogging inside safety goggles for healthcare professionals during COVID-19 pandemic: A low-cost solution in resource-limited settings.

Fogging inside the safety goggles is a common problem experienced by more healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic than ever. Various anti-fogging remedies are available on the market. We have adopted a low-cost alternative that can be extremely useful in resource-limited settings.

Survey of the use of laser protective eyewear among international retina specialists: a European vitreoretinal society study

ObjectiveTo report the trends for the use of eye protection methods during retinal laser in clinic and operating room.Methods and analysisRetrospective analysis of a 14-item survey questionnaire submitted to the...

An innovative low-cost personal protective equipment gown made by biomedical trash bags

Introduction: Personal protective equipment (PPE) refers to protective clothing, helmets, gloves, face shields, goggles, facemasks and/or respirators, fall protection devices, personal warning devices, and full body suits, as well as the head, eye, and foot protection. The recent coronavirus disease (COVID) pandemic has imposed the need of having low-cost production of PPE’s. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to create an indigenous, cost effective, easy to make PPE gown for temporary use in neonatal intensive care unit during the COVID pandemic crisis and to assess the ease and comfort of working in the indigenously produced PPE gown. Materials and Methods: The PPE gown was made using readily available material such as biomedical trash disposal bags, adhesive tapes, and stapler pins. We used the larger bags, which measured 100 cm × 55 cm. The bags were sealed at the base and open on the top. Each bag has folds on each side to increase its capacity when opened up. A structured questionnaire that included 10 questions with responses on the Likert scale used the ease of use of the PPE gown. Results: There were a total of 30 participants including doctors and paramedical staff. There was good internal consistency between the responses in questions (Cronbach alpha = 0.88). The mean and median age of study participants were 30.2 years and 30 years, respectively. The response for various questions ranged from 56% to 80% with an overall mean score of 64.56±10. Conclusion: A simple low-cost innovative PPE gown that can be made from a trash bag was found comfortable on preliminary testing.

The suffering surgeon-How do German surgeons protect themselves? : Survey of the German Society of General and Visceral Surgery on the extent of occupational safety measures and health burden among German surgeons

HintergrundEs gibt kaum Daten darüber, wie Chirurgen Arbeitssicherheitsmaßnahmen zum Schutz ihrer eigenen Gesundheit umsetzen und wie sie ihre subjektive Gesundheitsbelastung einschätzen.Ziel der ArbeitIn Zeiten von Chirurgenmangel ist es sinnvoll, diese Zusammenhänge zu untersuchen, um zukunftsorientierte Anpassungen zur Steigerung der Attraktivität des Berufs Chirurg zu evaluieren.Material und MethodeEin Onlinefragebogen wurde im Oktober 2016 an die registrierten Mitglieder der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie (DGAV) gesendet. Es wurden die Anwendung von Arbeitssicherheitsmaßnahmen, individuelle Lebensumstände, Arbeitsbedingungen sowie die subjektive Gesundheitsbelastung in Abhängigkeit von Ausbildungsniveau und Krankenhaustyp (Grund‑, Regel‑, Maximalversorgung) erfragt.ErgebnisseDie Rücklaufquote lag bei 21 % (1065/5011). Arbeitssicherheitsmaßnahmen werden nicht stringent umgesetzt: eine routinemäßige Anwendung von Dosimeter, Schilddrüsenstrahlenschutz, Rauchgasabsaugung und Schutzbrille findet nur in 40 % (427/1065), 39 % (411/1065), 10 % (104/1065) und 5 % (55/1065) der Fälle statt. Die Mehrheit der Chirurgen (52 %, 548/1065) bewertet ihren Lebensstil als gesundheitsbelastend. Ein Großteil davon sind Oberärzte, 46 % (250/548) empfinden den Beruf als gesundheitsbelastend. Der Anteil von Chefärzten und Assistenzärzten liegt nur bei 21 % (115/548) und 18 % (98/548).DiskussionRichtlinien zur Standardisierung des perioperativen Schutzes deutscher Chirurgen sind wünschenswert. Gesundheitsförderndes Verhalten könnte sich positiv auf die Arbeitssicherheit der Chirurgen und letztlich auch Patientensicherheit auswirken. Dies kann zu einer Steigerung der Attraktivität des Berufs „Chirurg“ langfristig beitragen.

Assessment of the risk of infection from SARS-CoV-2 for healthcare workers-findings from practice

Das SARS-CoV-2-Virus als Erreger der COVID-19-Erkrankung hat sich innerhalb kurzer Zeit weltweit in der Bevölkerung ausgebreitet. Bei der Abfassung des Beitrags stehen noch keine Schutzimpfung und keine spezifische Therapie gegen SARS-CoV‑2 zur Verfügung. Bei Veröffentlichung des Artikels werden mindestens zwei Impfstoffe zur Verfügung stehen. In der internationalen Laienpresse wird das Risiko für medizinisches Personal, an SARS-CoV‑2 zu erkranken, als hoch eingeschätzt; das Robert Koch-Institut stuft das Risiko für die Gesamtbevölkerung in Deutschland als „hoch“ ein. Das Ziel des vorliegenden Beitrags ist es, das Infektions- und Erkrankungsrisiko für medizinisches Personal basierend auf Praxiserfahrungen, nationalen Verordnungen und Richtlinien sowie Infektionszahlen zu diskutieren und neu einzuschätzen. Dabei wird sowohl ungeschütztes als auch mit persönlicher Schutzausrüstung (PSA) ausgestattetes medizinisches Personal betrachtet. Eine entsprechende Risikomatrix wird erstellt.Das Infektionsrisiko für ungeschütztes medizinisches Personal entspricht dem in der Gesamtbevölkerung und ist mit „hoch“ einzustufen. Mit entsprechender persönlicher Schutzausrüstung ist das Infektionsrisiko für medizinisches Personal dagegen als „mittel“ einzuschätzen. Zur PSA gehören ein flüssigkeitsdichter Schutzkittel, Handschuhe, Maske – Schutzstufe FFP2 oder FFP3 – bei Tätigkeiten mit Tröpfchen oder Aerosolbildung, Kopfhaube und eine geeignete Schutzbrille. Ungenügende Handhygienemaßnahmen, falsche Handhabung der Schutzkleidung sowie lange Dienstzeiten erhöhen das Infektionsrisiko.

SARS-CoV-2: Outline, Prevention, and Decontamination.

The new coronavirus began to spread around the world in late 2019. Initially, it was found only in China, but in the following days there were reported cases of infections in other countries. Subsequently, based on taxonomy, phylogeny, and accepted practice, the virus was officially designated as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). As a result of the rapid spread of SARS-CoV-2 in different countries around the world, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced a status change in the disease caused by this coronavirus—from an epidemic to a pandemic disease. Although the world is taking unprecedented efforts to control the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the number of confirmed cases is rising. Therefore, effective preventive measures are needed in order to limit the spread of illness. The prevention measures are mainly based on information on the virus transmission routes, its environmental stability, and persistence on commonly touched surfaces. Social distancing, mask usage, and good hygiene practice are the most important recommendations for general public. Healthcare professionals who are directly involved in SARS-CoV-2 patients care are more exposed to virus infection and additional protection measures are necessary, including protective suits, aprons, face shields, goggles, and gloves. Due to the stability of SARS-CoV-2 on different surfaces, such as glass, paper, or wood, proper disinfection is crucial. Several studies have shown that despite the virus’s stability, it is sensitive to various disinfectants, such as ethanol, isopropanol, sodium hypochlorite, or hydrogen peroxide. These findings underline the importance of having comprehensive knowledge about SARS-CoV-2 and multidirectional strategies in order to limit the spread of the virus. This review is a summary of the most important information about SARS-CoV-2, such as its stability on different surfaces, protection strategies, and decontamination options.

Effects of wearing swimming goggles on non-invasive tear break-up time in a laboratory setting

PurposeThe use of swimming goggles (SG) has demonstrated to alter different ocular parameters, however, the impact of wearing SG on the tear film stability remain unknown. The main objective of this study was to determine the short-term effects of wearing SG on tear film surface quality break-up time (TFSQ-BUT). MethodsTwenty-eight young healthy adults (14 men and 14 women) wore a drilled SG, and TFSQ-BUT was measured before, during and after SG use. Dynamic-area high-speed videokeratoscopy was used for the non-invasive assessment of TFSQ-BUT. ResultsTFSQ-BUT was significantly reduced while SG wear in comparison to the baseline measurement (4.8 ± 4.5 s vs. 8.8 ± 6.9 s; corrected p-value = 0.017, d = 0.57, mean difference = 4.0 [0.6, 7.3]; 45% reduction). Immediately after SG removal, TFSQ-BUT rapidly recovered baseline levels (8.2 ± 5.9 s vs. 8.8 ± 6.9 s; corrected p-value = 0.744). The impact of wearing SG on TFSQ-BUT were independent of the gender of the participants (p = 0.934). ConclusionThe use of SG induces a TFSQ-BUT reduction, with these changes returning to baseline levels immediately after SG removal. These data may be of relevance for the management of dry eye patients, who need to avoid circumstances that exacerbate tear film instability. Nevertheless, these results must be interpreted with caution since the experiment did not entirely mimic real-life conditions (e.g., eye cup piece drilled, time of exposure, environmental conditions). Future studies should consider the inclusion of dry eye patients and older individual in order to explore the generalizability of these findings.

COVID-19: risk of ocular transmission in health care professionals.

Introduction:The current pandemic of severe acute respiratory symptom coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has had a major impact on individuals’ lives. Social isolation and the use of personal protective equipment - the latter being especially important for health care workers - emerged as two of the main methods of preventing the spread of the disease. The eye can represent a source of transmission through contaminated tears, as well as a source of infection for respiratory droplets or aerosol particles, which may come into contact with the ocular surface and migrate to the lungs and other parts of the body.Objectives:To investigate the risk of ocular transmission through a literature review and identify ways of preventing it.Methods:A search of the scientific literature was conducted in the PubMed and Cochrane databases, using a combination of the following keywords: “COVID-19,” “eye,” “personal protective equipment,” “SARS-CoV-2,” “protective goggles,” “face shields,” and “workers’ health.”Results:The mechanisms of ocular transmission have not been fully elucidated, but studies have demonstrated the presence of viral RNA in the conjunctival sac and aerosolized secretions of contaminated patients; these droplets may come into contact with the eyes of uninfected bystanders, entering the respiratory system through the nose and gaining access to the lungs.Conclusions:Studies show that the virus can be effectively transmitted through the eyes, underscoring the importance of protective goggles for health care workers or potential transmitters of the virus, in addition to the need for additional education measures to encourage hand hygiene and discourage touching of the eyes.

Safety practices in the Chemistry Laboratories of higher secondary schools of Samtse District: A case Study in Bhutan

Teaching and learning of chemistry involves scientific tests and experiments that take place in laboratories. It involves using hazardous chemicals and equipment posing risks and health hazards to the users. Hence, the users should be thoroughly versed with laboratory safety practices. Therefore, an attempt to understand the safety practices in chemistry laboratories in schools have been examined in this study. The data were collected administering a mixed method. Both descriptive and inferential statistical tools were used to analyse quantitative data while qualitative data were analysed thematically. Congruency of the eight predetermined themes was established by triangulating the quantitative and qualitative data using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 21. The results indicated that the schools had good safety practices with adequate laboratory facilities and safety skills. The schools were also aware of emergency planning and chemical storage and labeling. However, schools lacked properly trained safety practitioners. It was also observed that chemicals and waste materials were disposed of without treatment. Further, it was also observed that there were shortages of safety gloves and goggles fume hood and pipette fillers. The study recommends school administrators, chemistry teachers, and laboratory assistants to procure unavailable items required for the safe conduct of chemistry laboratory activities. The study further recommends the Ministry of Education (MoE) to provide training to chemistry teachers and laboratory assistants on the safe handling of hazardous materials and on first aid techniques to address accidents

Streamlining the dental care during COVID-19 pandemic: updated clinical recommendations and infection control management framework

Several guidelines for dental practice have been published by dental associations and regulatory boards since the beginning of the pandemic. Initially, all non-emergency dental treatment were suspended. Healthcare personnel around the world are gradually expanding back to elective procedures. International updated recommendations alert that professionals must maintain regular observation of local health department reports, ensure personal protective equipment, and screen all patients for COVID-19 signs and symptoms. Telehealth strategies, patient screening, rescheduling when presenting COVID-19 symptoms and/or history of contact with infected people and hand/environment hygiene practices are reinforced. Appropriate cleaning and surface disinfection are mandatory. The dental staff must be trained to use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), following a risk assessment and standard precautions: gloves; fluid resistant disposable gown, eye protection (face shield or goggles) and a medical mask. A fit tested N95 or KN95 respirator (or higher) is recommended when aerosol generating procedures are performed. Only essential accompanying persons should attend to dental appointment with the patient and must wear a cloth face covering or facemask. Social distancing and mask wearing by all staff are necessary in all areas of the office. Dental health care providers should keep up to date to the current guidance of clinical practice during the pandemic.

Knowledge, Perceptions, and Barriers to Personal Protective Equipment usage with Suggested Remedial Measures among Health-Care Workers during COVID-19 Pandemic

Introduction: Personal protective equipment (PPE) is the most powerful method to protect health-care professionals from contact with infectious agent. This study was conducted with an aim to assess knowledge, perceptions, and barriers to PPE usage among health-care workers (HCWs) with assessment of suggested remedial measures against COVID-19. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among health-care professionals involved in COVID care across the country. Results: A total of 167 study participants were included in the study with a mean age of 31 years with standard deviation of 4.4. A total of 123 (74%) of the participants had a knowledge score of 5 or more out of 11 (above average), while 44 (26%) had score <5 suggesting poor knowledge. On inquiring about various barriers/challenges faced while using PPEs, visual problem due to fogging of goggles was found to be most common among 158 (94%) of the study participants. On assessing various remedial measures suggested by study participants to improve vision due to fogging, 54% of participants suggested application of thin layer of clear shower gel or any high-viscosity clear liquid on inner side of protective goggles before donning, while about 20% of study participants suggested application of micropore/elastoplast over the nose bridge to seal the mask properly. To overcome communication/hearing problem, about 32% of the study participants suggested use of microphone along with a portable speaker to amplify the voice. Conclusion: To promote good infection prevention and control strategies, it is necessary to impart training in the field of appropriate use of PPEs. This study may serve as a guide to health administrators as well as other HCWs in adopting ways and means to ameliorate the problems encountered in the use of PPE kits.

Dermatite de Contato Alérgica à Colofónia em operador de impressões gráficas- Caso Clínico

INTRODUCTION Colophony is a complex mixture of over one hundred compounds, resulting from the distillation of oleoresin, obtained from plants belonging to Pinaceae (mainly Pinus genus). The main allergens are the rosin oxidation products (unmodified and modified), as well as some of the new resin acids synthesized during their modification. It has numerous domestic or industrial applications, and exposure to these compounds is practically universal. We report a case of an occupational allergic contact dermatitis to colophony. CASE REPORT A 41-year-old caucasian male, graphic print operator for twenty one years, was referred to the Dermatology Department of Hospital de Braga, due to erythematodesquamative lesions, located on the back and lateral side of the hands, with aggravation during the professional activity. His personal history was negative for allergic rhinitis, asthma and allergy to particular foods or drugs. These lesions have evolved chronically for about ten years, yielding to the topical application of corticosteroids. In the workplace, he is responsible to makes ready and operates sheet-fed offset printing press, that is, calibrates the equipment, fills ink and dampening solution fountains, examines printed copy for ink density and makes adjustments, sometimes without the proper use of personal protective equipment. The patient reported improvement of symptomatology with prolonged withdrawal from the workplace. After resolution of symptoms, patch tests were carried out with the baseline standard Portuguese Contact Dermatitis Research Group series and a rubber series. A positive reaction was achieved to colophony (++) and abietic acid (++) at 72 and 96 hours. After checking the safety data sheets of printing inks and direct contact with their manufacturer, it was possible to confirm the presence of rosin derivatives. Later, the pathology was assumed as an Occupational Disease. DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION In printing ink industry, colophony and its derivatives are mainly used as colour carrier of the ink and to increase its adhesion to paper. In this worker, it was assumed a causal relationship between the exposure to the colophony present in the printing inks and the diagnosed of contact dermatitis. In this case, the implementation of collective protective measures as well as the use of personal protective equipment at work, its necessary to protect the user against health or the safety risk. It includes items such as nitrile gloves, protective clothing, a particle mask or respirator and the use of safety goggles. It is necessary to be aware of this etiology so that, in these workers, an early diagnosis can be made with the recommendation of appropriate protective measures.

Attitudes to radiation safety and cholangiogram interpretation in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP): a UK survey

BackgroundFluoroscopy during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) exposes staff and patients to potentially harmful ionizing radiation. We performed a UK survey to explore trainee and trainer attitudes to radiation protection and...

Ocular trauma secondary to exercise resistance bands during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ObjectiveTo characterize injuries caused by exercise resistance bands.MethodSingle-site retrospective case series of patients presenting to the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute emergency room with ocular injuries secondary to exercise resistance bands from March through September 2020.ResultsEleven patients (9 males, 2 females, 14 eyes) were reviewed. Eight patients had a unilateral injury (3 right eyes, 5 left eyes) while 3 had bilateral injuries. Iritis was the most common presentation, seen in all 11 patients, followed by hyphema (9 patients, 82%), and vitreous hemorrhage (4 patients, 36%). Among affected eyes, the mean presenting visual acuity was approximately 20/100, improving to 20/40 on the last follow up (p = 0.06). However, 4 eyes (33%) had vision ≤20/60 at last follow up.ConclusionsExercise resistance bands can cause a wide spectrum of ocular injuries, some leading to long-term vision loss. As such, we recommend that patients strongly consider using eye protection goggles or glasses while using resistance bands for exercise.

Response to: Managing Intrathecal Drug Delivery Devices in a Global Pandemic

Response to: Managing Intrathecal Drug Delivery Devices in a Global Pandemic

An Overview on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Fabricated with Additive Manufacturing Technologies in the Era of COVID-19 Pandemic.

Different additive manufacturing technologies have proven effective and useful in remote medicine and emergency or disaster situations. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) disease, caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus, has had a huge impact on our society, including in relation to the continuous supply of personal protective equipment (PPE). The aim of the study is to give a detailed overview of 3D-printed PPE devices and provide practical information regarding the manufacturing and further design process, as well as describing the potential risks of using them. Open-source models of a half-face mask, safety goggles, and a face-protecting shield are evaluated, considering production time, material usage, and cost. Estimations have been performed with fused filament fabrication (FFF) and selective laser sintering (SLS) technology, highlighting the material characteristics of polylactic acid (PLA), polyamide, and a two-compound silicone. Spectrophotometry measurements of transparent PMMA samples were performed to determine their functionality as goggles or face mask parts. All the tests were carried out before and after the tetra-acetyl-ethylene-diamine (TAED)-based disinfection process. The results show that the disinfection has no significant effect on the mechanical and structural stability of the used polymers; therefore, 3D-printed PPE is reusable. For each device, recommendations and possible means of development are explained. The files of the modified models are provided. SLS and FFF additive manufacturing technology can be useful tools in PPE development and small-series production, but open-source models must be used with special care.

Pathologies of the oral area in newborns and infants: frenula and contributions of laser systems

The purpose of this article is to improve our knowledge about the structures and function of the different elements present in the mouth of newborns since dentists sometimes do not remember the importance of the mouth in the general development of infants and the need for an early intervention with lasers to help them obtain a good state of their Oral System. We performed a comprehensive clinical exploration of the patient in order to make a more accurate diagnosis. When surgery is necessary, we recommend to use erbium lasers when possible (2780nm Er, Cr: YSGG laser or a 2940nm Er: YAG), as they are a quick and effective option to treat these oral lesions, especially lip or tongue ties which can risk the act of breastfeeding; moreover, we can also use diode lasers (810nm, 940nm or a 1064nm Nd:YAG laser) al lof them with their specifical safety goggles. These laser systems used by a certified professional, in collaboration with a properly trained staff, are a very important factor during the surgery.By having proper knowledge of the oral structures and their pathologies, we are able to diagnose whether those disorders should be surgically treated and if so, how to proceed with laser systems as they are minimally invasive procedures; or if we should recommend parents to visit a myofunctional therapist in order to help recover the normal function.The understanding of oral structures of newborns is very important in order to improve the development of craniofacial growth and provide an important service to mothers by giving their babies a right start in life from a very early stage. We need to improve collaboration between professionals from different disciplines in order to enhance our knowledge

Evaluation of calibration factor of OSLD toward eye lens exposure dose measurement of medical staff during IVR

The eye lens is a sensitive organ of which an x‐ray exposure dose should be managed during interventional radiology (IVR). In the actual situations, the eye lens is exposed to scattered x‐rays; they have different from the standard x‐ray energies which are used for general dose calibration of the dosimeter. To perform precise dose measurement, the energy dependence of the dosimeter should be properly accounted for when calibrating the dosimeter. The vendor supplies a calibration factor using 80‐kV diagnostic x‐rays under a free‐air condition. However, whether it is possible to use this calibration factor to evaluate the air kerma during the evaluation of the eye lens dose is unclear. In this paper, we aim to precisely determine calibration factors, and also examine the possible application of using a vendor‐supplied calibration factor. First, the x‐ray spectrum at the eye lens position during fluoroscopy was measured with a CdTe x‐ray spectrometer. We mimicked transfemoral cardiac catheterization using a human‐type phantom. Second, we evaluated the doses and calibration factors at three dosimetric points: front and back of protective goggles, and the front of the head (eye lens position). We used the measured x‐ray spectrum to determine the incident photon distribution in the eye lens regions, and x‐ray spectra corresponding to the dosimetric points around the eye lens were estimated using Monte Carlo simulation. Although the calibration factors varied with dosimetric positions, we found that the factors obtained were similar to the vendor‐supplied calibration factor. Furthermore, based on the experiment, we propose a practical way to calibrate an OSL dosimeter in an actual clinical situation. A person evaluating doses can use a vendor‐supplied calibration factor without any corrections for energy dependences, only when they add a systematic uncertainty of 5%. This evidence will strongly support actual exposure dose measurement during a clinical study.