DR. AASTHA AGARWAL

Dr.Neelima Mehrotra, DR. MANU PRIYA

Abstract

Aim: To assess the awareness among optometry students regarding eye donation in a tertiary care centre in western Uttar Pradesh.

Methods: An observational study was conducted during the eye donation fortnight in a tertiary care centre in Western Uttar Pradesh on 90 optometry students. A self-administered questionnaire was given to evaluate their awareness and knowledge.

Results: 100% of students were aware of eye donation. Only 64 students (71.1%) knew that eyes can be pledged by anyone. An important source of information was the hospital based activities . 73 (81.1%) students were willing to pledge their eyes. The objection of family members was the main reasons for non-willingness to donate eyes.

Conclusion: The study concluded that there is considerable awareness of eye donation among students. But there still is still some room for knowledge. Appropriate information and communication are required to educate and motivate them to spread this awareness among the people around them.

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