Self Medication Practices Among Patients Attending Ophthalmology Opd in A Tertiary Hospital in Mangalore
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 9
Abstract
The objective of the study was to find the proportion of patients using ophthalmologic self medications and to define the profile of patients who self medicate. Self medication is prevalent in ophthalmological conditions and is still continuing in developing countries like India. An observational study was conducted in ophthalmology opd in a tertiary hospital in mangalore, by using a questionnaire regarding details of self medication in ocular conditions. It was found that out of 360 patients, 135 (37.5%) have self medicated before. Redness (51.8%) was the most common complaint, followed by itching (20.7%), and foreign body in eye (11.1%). We conclude that there is a prevalent practice of self medication before consulting an ophthalmologist and there is a great need for awareness on ocular health.
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Dr. Angeline Shallam, Dr. Norman Mendonca
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