DR. ARNAB MANDAL

DR. JAYA BISWAS, DR. PAYAL MUKHERJI, DR. MOUSUMI BANERJEE

Abstract

Aim-To assess the different types of psychological impact on patients with senile cataract waiting for cataract surgery due to lockdown during COVID-19 pandemic, to find out the association between decreased vision & type of cataract with mental health, also to assess COVID-19 related knowledge.

Methods and materials- A descriptive observational study was conducted among patients (age<40 years) with senile cataract waiting for cataract surgery. History taking and necessary ocular examinations were done. We used HADS (Hospital anxiety and depression scale) and CAS (Covid Anxiety Scale) to assess the mental status of the patients. Result- Majority of the patients (54%) had cataract grade of NS3+CC, 72% patients had depression & anxiety level in borderline range and 46% patients had BCVA <6/60 in the eye waiting for cataract surgery. Conclusion-Anxiety and depression level were more among patients with higher grade of cataract, decreased vision and poorer COVID-19 related knowledge.