Perception of refractive surgery among undergraduate medical students and their preferred method of refractive correction

Puri, Sanjeev; Elangovan, Suma

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20160680

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“…We found that 92.1% of the participants had awareness of the refractive correction surgeries. This percentage of awareness resembled studies done among students in medical schools in India (92.51%) [ 34 ] and Brazil (92.8%) [ 35 ]. This result was expected since our participants were medical students and refractive surgery is a common procedure.…”

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confidence: 83%

“…This result was expected since our participants were medical students and refractive surgery is a common procedure. However, about 69.5% of the students were keen to perform the surgery compared to a lower percent of 36.66% in Indian students [ 34 ]. These findings firmly suggest that there is a high level of awareness and enthusiasm to undergo surgery among medical students.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Attitude toward refractive error surgery and other correction methods: A cross-sectional study

Alhibshi

Kamal

Aljohani

et al. 2021

Annals of Medicine and Surgery

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Background Refractive errors are the most common vision problem and prove to be a significant health issue. There are several methods for correction of refractive errors including spectacles, contact lenses and refractive surgery. Nowadays, the reliance on contact lenses and glasses is decreased by means of refractive eye surgery. Our study aimed to determine the awareness of refractive surgery among undergraduate medical students and their preferred method of refractive error correction. Method This was a cross-sectional study that was conducted among a sample size of 374 medical students at King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in June–August 2020. Data were collected through a questionnaire which consisted of 20 questions to assess the demographics, awareness about refractive surgery and preferred method of correction. The data were entered using Microsoft Excel 2016 and analyzed by SPSS version 21. Results Our results showed that 177 of participants had refractive errors. Most participants complained of myopia (66.7%) and the most preferred correction method was spectacles (45.8%). Among users of spectacles, 53.7% found the spectacles comfortable due to ease of use. Majority of the students (92.1%) were aware of refractive surgery and 73% of them were willing to undergo refractive surgery. Many obtained their information regarding these procedures from family and friends (55.1%). The remaining refused to undergo surgery and the primary reason was fear of the complications of the procedure (14.1%). Conclusion Though corrective refractive surgery is a commonly performed procedure, extensive knowledge regarding this correction method and its complications is poor among medical students. The results showed that the majority have heard of refractive surgery, however, fear of undergoing surgery was still present. We suggest that refractive error correction surgery be taught by physicians during Ophthalmology rotations so that knowledge may be gained from more reliable sources.

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Attitude toward refractive error surgery and other correction methods: A cross-sectional study

Alhibshi

Kamal

Aljohani

et al. 2021

Annals of Medicine and Surgery

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“…In our study 66% members showed unwillingness for refractive error correction surgeries. This is comparable to a research conducted in India by Puri SK et al [14] who reported that 65.9% of their study population did not show willingness for refractive error correction surgery. The utmost reasons for this negative attitude were the fright from the results of refractive error surgery and the discouraging advices of doctors reported by 33.9% and 25.6% of the participants respectively.…”

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confidence: 86%

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices among Undergraduate Medical Students Regarding Surgical Correction of Refractive Errors; a Cross-sectional Study

Batool

Jamal

et al. 2022

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Aim: This study was aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding refractive error correction surgeries among undergraduate medical students. Study Design: In this study cross-sectional study design was used. Duration and Place of Study: The study was conducted amongst the undergraduate MBBS students studying at Dow Medical College, Karachi. The duration of study was seven months (August, 2019 till February, 2020). Methods: A sample size of 189 was calculated for the study with confidence level 95% and confidence limit 5%. Data was collected through a validated self-administered questionnaire which was divided in five subsections used to gain information regarding participant’s demographics, knowledge, attitude and practices regarding refractive error surgeries. Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS V.22. Results: In our study 189 students with a mean age of 21±1.8 years were included. Among the participants 112 (59.3%) had refractive errors. Glasses were used by majority 76 (67.9%) of participants for visual correction. Use of refractive error correction methods at all times was reported by 72 (66.7%) participants. Majority of respondents 142 (75.5%) had heard about surgery being used for correction of refractive errors. A large number of students 117 (66%) refused for surgery and fear of the outcomes was one of the reason for this refusal. Conclusion: We found that majority of the participants were aware about refractive error correction surgeries yet most of them showed unwillingness for these procedures. This negative attitude must be changed to positive in order to enhance the practice for these procedures.

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“…[11,12] 86% were aware of corneal refractive surgery. This awareness rate is similar to the awareness rate in studies conducted among undergraduates in Saudi Arabia 92.1%, 92.5% in India [13], and 92.8% in Brazil [14]. However, about 38.4% of the students in our study were willing to undergo corneal refractive surgery which is similar to the study in India at 36.6%, and less than the rate of readiness of undergraduate students in Saudi Arabia for the surgery at 69.5%.…”

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Evaluation of awareness about corneal refractive surgery to correct refractive error in a sample of Syrian private university students

ghannam,

Salman

2023

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Background The cornea is a transparent, avascular tissue that acts as a structural barrier and protects the eye from infections. Together with the tear film, it provides a suitable anterior refractive surface for the eye. The cornea contributes two-thirds of the refractive power of the eye. The study aims to evaluate knowledge and awareness about corneal refractive surgery among students of the Syrian Private University and its association with social and demographic characteristics. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in March 2023 on students of the Syrian Private University from all disciplines. Students were asked to participate voluntarily. A self-administered and filled out questionnaire in Arabic was used, distributed to students of the Syrian Private University, regarding awareness about refractive surgery. The questionnaire includes demographic information. It included questions about: gender, college, age, and academic year. Questions about awareness about refractive surgery. Questions about the source of information on awareness about refractive surgery for refractive errors. Results Out of 604 participants in the questionnaire, 37.9% were males and 62.1% were females, and most of their ages were from the age group of 18–22 with a rate of 89.2%. Most of the participants were from the Faculty of Human Medicine 44%, Pharmacy 33.8%, and Dentistry 20.2%, respectively. 24.5% of the students mentioned suffering from nearsightedness, 9.4% mentioned suffering from hyperopia, 1% suffering from astigmatism, while the majority (65.1%) stated that they did not complain of any refractive defect. Also, about 83% mentioned that they use medical glasses, and 17% that they do not use them. Only 4.2% of the students reported having had corneal refractive surgery, most of whom were satisfied with the outcome at 99%. The majority of the students were aware of the surgical procedures to correct refractive defects 86%, but nearly 61% were not ready to undergo the surgery for the following reasons: cost of the procedure 6.4%, fear of complications 30.6%, lack of information about the procedure 39.5%. The results showed a statistically significant relationship between prior knowledge about corneal refractive surgery and demographic factors. Conclusion The study recommends conducting other studies that examine knowledge about corneal refractive surgery in other samples such as employees, school students, and others, as the medical literature indicates that we still lack such studies, whether at the local level or at the Arab level. Conducting seminars and intensive educational programs to improve knowledge and awareness about the worst refraction and its various treatment methods, including corneal refractive surgery.

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Perception of refractive surgery among undergraduate medical students and their preferred method of refractive correction

Cited by 6 publications

References 9 publications

Attitude toward refractive error surgery and other correction methods: A cross-sectional study

Attitude toward refractive error surgery and other correction methods: A cross-sectional study

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices among Undergraduate Medical Students Regarding Surgical Correction of Refractive Errors; a Cross-sectional Study

Evaluation of awareness about corneal refractive surgery to correct refractive error in a sample of Syrian private university students

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