DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2019.v07i03.073

Pages: 1237-1238

The aim of this study was to explore the possibilities of acceptance of a ready‑to‑dispense spherical equivalent of spherocylindrical correction spectacles. Methods: Snellen visual acuity with spherical equivalent power of refracted spherocylindrical lenses was prospectively collected from all individuals in an eye camp organized at our Drishti the Vision Eye Hospital Vijaynagar Indore. The satisfaction level was recorded by asking one standard question. The spherical equivalent spectacles were dispensed with a promise for free exchange of spectacles within a month of dispensing. Results: 329 of 929 patients were refracted and it was found that 120 patients (240 eyes) had refractive error and needed correction. 140 eyes needed spherical correction and 100 eyes had spherocylindrical correction.The average age was 41 (±16; range: 7–84) years. There was no reduction of visual acuity in spherical equivalent of 0.25 and .50 D cylinder (100% satisfaction) and progressive decrease in satisfaction to 43%, 26%, and 19% with spherical equivalent correction of 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 D cylinder, respectively. No client returned for the free exchange of spectacles. Conclusion: Dispensing spherical equivalent power up to 1 D cylinder in ready ‑ made spectacles could be considered in resource‑poor economic conditions prevailing in an eye camp.