DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2019.v07i11.064

Pages: 3796-3799

Background: Cataract is the leading cause of reversible blindness worldwide, and has impact on the mental illness of these patients. Aim: To study knowledge regarding cataract surgery among cataract patients. Methods: A total of 81 patients undergoing cataract surgery were enrolled at regional hospital, Bilaspur, (Himachal Pradesh). Sociodemographic variables and risk factors were collected. Knowledge-based questionnaire was administered to the study population. Data were presented as frequency and percentages. Results: All of the patients were aware about cataract surgery. 58% of the patients were not aware about the cause of cataract while 38% patients responded that aging was the reason of the cataract.99% patients responded that cataract treatment is available and can be cured. All of the patients responded that cataract can lead to blindness. When asked if surgery is the best option, 85% patients responded that surgery is the most effective option for the treatment. 62% patients were not aware if the surgery is financially affordable. 42% of the patients had the information from internet while 22% patients received the information from health personnel including doctors, nurses, ASHA workers, Aganwadi workers etc. Conclusion: It is also recommended for researchers to conduct further similar studies in rural districts and consider different methods to include street adults and adults in firms to get more generalized results.