DR. AVANTIKA SRIVASTAVA

DR. SANJAY KUMAR DAULAT THAKUR, DR. PRATIROOP GANGOPADHYAY, DR. SANCHARI SARKAR

Abstract

PURPOSE- To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding eye donation among non-medical science graduates.

METHOD- A prospective cross-sectional study which included 200 non-medical science graduates attending Ophthalmology Out Patient Department, was done. Data was collected by a semi structured questionnaire. It included questions of awareness about eye donation, willingness to donate, reason for not pledging, and sources of information.

RESULT- Of 200 non-medical science graduates, 184 were aware that eyes can be donated; 150 knew that living person can pledge for donation. 136 participants showed willingness for donation. But only 44 participants had correct information about the timing of eye donation. Print and social media were major source of information.

CONCLUSION- There is awareness and willingness among non-medical science graduates for eye donation but lack of awareness regarding the timing.