Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2395-1443
Online ISSN: 2395-1451
CODEN : IJCEKF
Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology (IJCEO) is open access, a peer-reviewed medical journal, published quarterly, online, and in print, by the Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation (IESRF) since 2015. To fulfil our aim of rapid dissemination of knowledge, we publish articles ‘Ahead of Print’ on acceptance. In addition, the journal allows free access (Open Access) to its content, which is likely to attract more readers and citations of articles published in IJCEO. Manuscripts must be prepared in more...Original Article
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Volume : 8, Issue : 3, Year : 2022
Article Page : 351-357
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijceo.2022.072
Abstract
Objective: To learn about people's day-to-day perspectives and knowledge of eyeglasses and eye health and to understand the level of awareness about the use of eyeglasses and eye/care among the population of South Delhi.
Materials and Methods: An open online survey questionnaire was distributed to people via social media platforms (email, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Telegram, and so on).
Result: Males participated more than females, with 51%. At 45%, the 18–30 age group was found to participate more, and at 40 years of age, survey was taken by 14%. Most individuals visit an ophthalmologist when they notice some problem (48%). Both metal and plastic-quality eyeglasses were used by the population. at a rate of 44%. The same percentile for optical purposes with single vision corrective lenses at 28% was found. 67% of population were found to be well-satisfied population after wearing spectacles.
Conclusion: It was discovered that it would be beneficial to provide basic education on the types of refractive error and other causes of low vision, how eyeglasses may or may not help, a discussion of common treatments for eye problems, and clear instructions on when and when not to wear eyeglasses.
Keywords: Eyeglasses, Spectacles.
How to cite : Bushra D, Sharma K, Kamat O S, Bharti D, Khan M, Goel M, Survey of patient's opinion on eyeglasses and eye care in the semi-urban population of South-Delhi India. Indian J Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2022;8(3):351-357
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