Dr.SONY SINHA, S08147
Purpose: To enquire about availability of primary/secondary level facilities for refraction and explore reasons for approaching a tertiary OPD despite awareness of the same
Method: Prospective study in the ophthalmology OPD of a medical college of Bihar among 10-24 year olds from Patna district diagnosed with refractive errors
Result: Of 1075 subjects, about 61% of rural young people and all 961 urban young people recalled that refraction facilities were available in the vicinity of their residence. The prime reason for visit among the latter was the need for certification from a government institution for admission to an educational institution or job.
Conclusion: There is need to establish vision centers, government-subsidized optician services network, conduct community screening, inculcate importance of counselling patients among all eye care professionals, define the role of a tertiary care institution and support the tertiary hospital by a high-volume primary eye care facility.
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