DR. POONAM SINGH

DR. VIJAYA JOJO, DR. BHARTI SHARMA, DR.ABHISHEK PATNAIK

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the awareness and knowledge of Glaucoma among hospital personnel and Non medical personnel. Methods: A Cross-sectional study was conducted in the hospital consisting of medical and non-medical personal excluding those who have already undergone treatment for Glaucoma. After taking an informed consent, a self-designed questionnaire was administered. Results: 160 people participated in the study with mean age of participants being 34.36+/-5.686 year. Although 95% were aware of Glaucoma, the awareness of causes and treatment of Glaucoma were high only among the clinicians (88%) & poor (28%) among nursing & very poor in non medical personnel 41% were aware that glaucoma can lead to blindness. Conclusion: The study revealed unsatisfactory knowledge concerning glaucoma among health personnel. This alarming revelation warrants the need for enrichment of glaucoma awareness programs.