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Public knowledge, attitudes and practices related to eye diseases in Southern Indian population

Information about adults knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) regarding eye health and disease is essential to design effective eye care programs and the formation of important vision related policy. A major factor hindering public health strategies is the lack of awareness of eye conditions which has been associated with poorer outcomes in terms of prevention, eye care use and treatment. Awareness and knowledge of common eye diseases which cause blindness and visual impairment play an important role in encouraging people to seek treatment for their eye problems. The level of public awareness of major causes of blindness has been reported from some developed countries. Among the many barriers to access health services for patients with glaucoma, awareness and knowledge of the condition was identified as a key issue. Enhancing the understanding of glaucoma may improve access by triggering earlier presentation, informing those at risk and improving adherence to treatment. Very few studies have been carried out to assess the awareness and knowledge about eye diseases among the Indian population. Dandona et al has reported that the awareness of cataract was high but ABSTRACT