Awareness of glaucoma in the rural population of Southern India

Krishnaiah, Sannapaneni; Kovai, Vilas; Marmamula, Srinivas; Shamanna, B R; Rao, Gullapalli N; Thomas, Ravi

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“…The benefits of mass media have been previously highlighted in various studies. 2,6,10 These communication types serve as important methods of mass information for both literate and illiterate individuals.…”

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“…3 Various studies have evaluated the awareness among different groups of populations, including medical students, nursing staff, rural populations, and others. [3][4][5][6] Although these studies have suggested many opinions and factors that tend to influence decision-making regarding the subject of "eye donation," no studies have been conducted in populations residing in urban slums, an important segment of the underserved population in India."Urban slums" are unique in their constitution and usually refer to settlements or regions in the cities that are heavily populated with people who have migrated from the rural villages for better job opportunities but do not have access to one of the basic living means as described by the United …”

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Objectives: Our objective was to assess the awareness of eye donation in an urban slum population and willingness to donate eyes after death. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional, populationbased study was undertaken in 20 urban slum clusters of the Indian capital, New Delhi. A total of 2004 individuals aged 18 years and older were recruited. After written, informed consent was obtained, knowledge regarding eye donation was assessed through a predesigned close-ended questionnaire. The questionnaire was framed so as to understand the sociodemographic factors influencing the willingness to donate and the awareness of eye donation in this distinct population. Results: The mean age of the recruited individuals was 36.53 ± 13.68 years. Age did not have any significant effect on awareness regarding eye donation. We observed that 34.3% of the study population had no knowledge of eye donation and that 7.78% of the study population had excellent knowledge. Education seemed to be an important determining factor regarding knowledge of eye donation. Multivariable logistic regression demonstrated better awareness among the Hindu population (81.1%) and those belonging to a higher caste (P < .05). The younger age group (those 18-30 years old) showed significant willingness to donate their eyes versus older age groups (P < .001). In our study population, male participants (P = .006), those classified as literate (P < .001), and those classified as Hindu (P < .001) were more willing to pledge their eyes for donation. Conclusions:Although there is substantial awareness about eye donation, willingness to pledge eyes was very low in the urban slum population. Additional efforts are needed to translate this awareness into actual eye donation in the urban poor population. Key words: Corneal transplantation, Cross-sectional study, Questionnaire, Urban poor, Willingness IntroductionCorneal diseases are a major cause of visual impairment and blindness in the developing world. 1 Corneal transplant is the only effective mode of therapy for visual rehabilitation of people who become blind because of corneal diseases. Success depends on the availability of high-quality donor eyes for corneal transplant. Currently, there is a gap between demand and supply of donor corneal tissues in the developing world, where the need is highest due to greater prevalence of corneal diseases in these regions. 2 The lack of a donor cornea pool in developing countries has been directly related to the lack of awareness and willingness to donate among the general population. 3 Various studies have evaluated the awareness among different groups of populations, including medical students, nursing staff, rural populations, and others. [3][4][5][6] Although these studies have suggested many opinions and factors that tend to influence decision-making regarding the subject of "eye donation," no studies have been conducted in populations residing in urban slums, an important segment of the underserved population in India."Urban slums" are unique in their co...

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“…The possibility of this complication should be considered when managing incomplete flap construction with a femtosecond laser. The safety of surface ablation following flap complications has been demonstrated [12][13][14][15][16]. While some recommend a second pass [4,5], we feel that one strategy of avoiding this potential complication would be to abort the case.…”

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Transected Lamellar Cut Following Second Pass with a Femtosecond Laser after Incomplete Flap Construction during Laser In Situ Keratomileusis

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J Clinic Experiment Ophthalmol

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“…To reduce this shortage, raising the level of public education and willingness on eye donation is an important first step. 6 Current study was planned to assess the awareness of eye donation and willingness to pledge eyes amongst shopkeepers of urban area of Pune city.…”

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Eye donation: awareness and willingness among shopkeepers

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Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Corneal blindness is one of the important causes of blindness in India that can be conventionally cured by corneal transplantation. The number of corneal transplants done is less than the actual requirement in India due to inadequate number of corneas collected. Therefore increasing awareness regarding eye donation and also willingness to pledge for the same is the today’s need. Hence current study was undertaken to assess the awareness regarding eye donation and the willingness to pledge the eye for donation amongst the shopkeepers in urban area of Pune city.Methods: Total 1014 shopkeepers above 15 years of age from field practice area of Urban Health Training Center of a private medical college, Pune were interviewed regarding awareness of eye donation and willingness to pledge eye for eye donation.Results: Out of total 1014 subjects, 752 (74.16%) were aware of eye donation amongst which males were maximum (75.13%) compared to females (24.87%). Awareness was more in the age group >40 years i.e. 47.87%. Willingness to pledge eyes for eye donation was 19.83%.Conclusions: Though the awareness regarding eye donation is high very few of them are ready to donate their eyes. Therefore more transfer of knowledge is needed to motivate people for eye donation which will be helpful in reducing the gap between the availability of corneas and actual requirement.

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Awareness of glaucoma in the rural population of Southern India

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Transected Lamellar Cut Following Second Pass with a Femtosecond Laser after Incomplete Flap Construction during Laser In Situ Keratomileusis

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