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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Prosthetics
  • Psychological Health

Background:

  • Anophthalmia, the absence of an eye, can impact psychological well-being.
  • Understanding the concerns of prosthetic eye wearers is crucial for improving quality of life.
  • This study identifies concerns of prosthetic eye wearers in India and their evolution over time.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and analyze the concerns of experienced prosthetic eye wearers in India.
  • To investigate how these concerns change over time.
  • To examine demographic influences on concerns and compare them internationally.

Main Methods:

  • An observational, multi-center study in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi.
  • Inclusion of 18-65 year olds with at least two years of prosthetic eye experience.
  • Validated telephone questionnaire assessing demographic data and concerns at eye loss and present.

Main Results:

  • Initial concerns (remaining eye health, appearance, comfort, prosthesis color/movement) significantly reduced after two years (p<0.05).
  • The primary current concern is watering, crusting, and discharge (81.1% of participants, 55.5% daily).
  • Demographic variations noted: blue-collar workers concerned about remaining eye health, homemakers about comfort, and students about comfort, appearance, and remaining eye health.

Conclusions:

  • Initial concerns of prosthetic eye wearers diminish significantly over time.
  • Watering, crusting, and discharge emerge as the most significant long-term issues for anophthalmic individuals.
  • Addressing these persistent issues is vital for improving the well-being of prosthetic eye users.