Awareness about different modalities of correction for refractive errors in students attending MGM medical college, Aurangabad, India
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 11
Abstract
Aim: To assess awareness about different modalities of correction for refractive errors in students attending MGM medical college, Aurangabad, India. Materials and Methods: 174 students attending MBBS in MGM medical college answered a predesigned questionnaire and the results were then analysed in form of percentage. Results: 174 students filled the questionnaire, amongst which 104 claimed to have a refractive error. Only 10 respondents were using contact lens and 2 had undergone corneal refractive procedure. 134 respondents were not aware about phakic IOL procedures, 58 respondents were not aware about corneal refractive procedures. 138 Respondents claimed spectacles to be their preferred modality. Conclusion: Most of the young people are unaware about the newer modalities of correction of refractive errors. Further sensitization is required to increase awareness amongst the masses.
Authors and Affiliations
Akshaya Goyal, Sarika Gadekar, Supriya Deshpande, Jyotika P Mishrikotkar
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