Awareness and Perception of Glaucoma Among Patients Attending Ophthalmology OPD in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Prospective Study.
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 379
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Level of Awareness about Glaucoma
研究概览
简要总结
Glaucoma is often called the "silent thief of vision" because it can slowly damage the optic nerve and cause permanent blindness if it is not found and treated early. Many people are not aware of glaucoma, its risk factors, or the importance of regular eye checkups.
This study is being conducted at the Ophthalmology Outpatient Department of Mardan Medical Complex, a large tertiary care hospital in Pakistan. The aim is to find out how much patients know and understand about glaucoma, and what beliefs or misconceptions they may have.
A total of 379 patients between the ages of 18 and 80 years will be asked to complete a simple questionnaire. The questions cover background information, eye history, knowledge about glaucoma, and attitudes toward screening and treatment. For patients who cannot read, trained staff will help them complete the questionnaire.
The information from this study will help doctors and health policy makers design better educational programs, improve public awareness, and encourage early eye screening. This can reduce the risk of irreversible vision loss caused by glaucoma
详细描述
Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide and is often described as the "silent thief of vision." Because it progresses slowly and early symptoms are often missed, many patients only seek medical care after significant vision has already been lost. Lack of awareness and misconceptions about glaucoma are major barriers to early diagnosis and treatment, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
This study is designed to measure the awareness and perception of glaucoma among patients attending the Ophthalmology Outpatient Department of a tertiary care hospital in Mardan, Pakistan. Using a structured questionnaire, researchers will collect information on four domains:
Sociodemographic details (age, gender, education, occupation, residence, and family history of glaucoma)
Ocular history (previous eye disease, surgery, or diagnosis of glaucoma)
Awareness of glaucoma (understanding of risk factors, symptoms, and treatment)
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Other
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 80 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Adult patients between 18 and 80 years of age attending the Ophthalmology Outpatient Department (new or follow-up cases).
- •Patients with ocular conditions, including diagnosed glaucoma and other eye pathologies.
排除标准
- •Patients with cognitive impairment or mental illness that limits their ability to understand or respond to the questionnaire.
- •Patients with ocular malignancy or active ocular bleeding.
结局指标
主要结局
Level of Awareness about Glaucoma
时间窗: At the time of questionnaire completion (baseline, single visit)
Proportion of participants who demonstrate correct perception of glaucoma, defined as identifying it as a disease associated with increased intraocular pressure and risk of irreversible vision loss.
次要结局
- Perception of Glaucoma and Its Curability((Baseline, single visit))
研究者
Malik Shayan Ali Khan
Doctor
Bacha Khan Medical College