Attitude And Beliefs Of Population In Utility Of Spectacles And Contact Lens W.R.T Satisfaction And Compliance
Author(s): Chehak Bewtra, Rakshit Kumar Singh and Praveena Kher*
Abstract
Background: Refractive errors are the commonest cause of visual impairment worldwide. They can be easily corrected by various modalities available in the market like Spectacles, Contact lenses, refractive surgeries like LASIK, PRK etc. The purpose of this study is to compare and know the attitude and satisfaction of population to the use of Eye glasses and Contact lens in a questionnaire-based study. Aim: To compare and study the compliance and satisfaction in the use of Eye glasses and Contact lens in general population. Objectives: This study is designed to determine the level of awareness and attitude towards modalities of refractive error correction in a random set of population. To find attributes which influence acceptance and compliance of the population with respect to eye glasses/ contact lenses. To identify the preference between both the modalities and establishing reasons for compliance of the same. Materials and methods: A computerized self-administered questionnaire would be circulated amongst the consenting individuals. It would be a structured questionnaire with both open and closed ended questions which will be designed to gather the participant’s demographic data as well as their awareness and attitude towards refractive correction methods (spectacle, contact lenses etc.) The data collected would be analysed using various statistical tests to have an accurate conclusion and would later be depicted through graphical figures and tabulations. Results: The findings of this study would play a key role in knowing the attributes and the behavioural intention in preferring a particular refractive error corrective method and in turn help contribute to the existing literatures. Conclusion: The study would affect and reflect on the behavioural intention and decision making process of the people on usage of both versions at a generalized level as per their personal preferences.