Quality of Services in Cataract Control Programme in Wardha District
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
Abstract: Cataract is a major cause of blindness and severe visual impairment in India. For controlling cataract blindness and effective implementation of program there is need of data on to see the effectiveness of the surgical procedures adopted and the cause for failure of improvement in vision after surgery. Hence in this study coverage of cataract surgery and the outcome of surgery were studied in Wardha district. Out of 5263 persons screened, 648 persons had been operated for cataract in one or both eyes (379 in one eye and 269 in both eyes) were included in the study. And other 456 persons having presenting visual acuity less than 6/60 in either eye with no history of ocular surgery were also included. Total 1104 persons were taken for detailed ocular examination, history and interview. In this study it was found that the cataract surgical coverage was 59% for persons. Quality of life scores in all fields of activities were significantly better in persons who had been operated for cataract in both eyes as compared to persons suffering from bilateral cataract blindness (p<0.0001). Visual function scores of persons who had been operated for cataract in both eyes were significantly better as compared to persons suffering from bilateral cataract blindness. Keywords: Blindness, Cataract, Control, Visual outcome
Authors and Affiliations
Bhavishya Gurudasani, Ajay Kumar Shukla, Snehal Burkule, Pravin Shekokar, Mohan Raut
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