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Awareness of Presbyopia among Rural Female Population in North Karnataka
Charushila V Gajapati1, A V Pradeep2, Anupama Kakhandaki3
1Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, India.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|December 7, 2017
Summary
Most rural South Indian women are unaware of presbyopia, an age-related vision condition. Despite needing glasses for daily tasks, nearly all are unwilling to wear them due to various barriers.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Public Health
Background:
- Presbyopia, an age-related loss of lens accommodation, significantly impacts near vision.
- Rural women in South India face difficulties in daily tasks like sewing and mobile phone use due to uncorrected presbyopia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess awareness and knowledge of presbyopia among rural South Indian females.
- To determine spectacle coverage and reasons for non-adherence to corrective eyewear.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 1000 female subjects aged 35+ from rural Dharwad, Karnataka.
- Data collected via an open-ended questionnaire on awareness, knowledge, and spectacle use.
Main Results:
- 66.7% of subjects were unaware of presbyopia.
- Over 50% reported difficulties with near tasks; 92.2% knew spectacles could treat it.
- Despite high need, 98% were unwilling to wear glasses, citing maintenance issues (60.2%).
Conclusions:
- High prevalence of uncorrected presbyopia exists due to lack of awareness and unwillingness to wear glasses.
- Targeted health education is crucial for both literate and illiterate populations.
- Affordable, accessible, and suitable optical services are needed for affected rural women.
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