Determinants of glaucoma awareness and knowledge in patients attending ophthalmology OPD in tertiary care hospital
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 8
Abstract
Background: although glaucoma is one of the most important cause of blindness in the world its awareness Is low in the general population. Aim: to study the awareness and knowledge of glaucoma in patients attending ophthalmology OPD in tertiary care hospital (goa medical college). Materials and methods: patients above 40 years of age attending ophthalmology OPD were given a questionnaire and their awareness and knowledge assessed. Result: 1000 patients were given the questionnaire out of which only 188 patients were aware of glaucoma, and fewer patients had more detailed knowledge of glaucoma. Conclusion: since glaucoma is largely an asymptomatic disease in its early stages only awareness of glaucoma and its various risk factors can help prevent blindness due to glaucoma.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Ashwin D souza, Dr. Ugam P. S Usgaonkar
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