Factors influencing the need and willingness for presbyopic correction: a cross sectional study from south India.

ABSTRACT: Presbyopia is an age-related physiological phenomenon in which eye gradually losses its ability to accommodate. It is one of the leading causes of visual impairment worldwide, especially in adults above the age of 40. If uncorrected, it can significantly impair a patient's quality of life. This study aims to evaluate the factors which affects patient's need and willingness to accept presbyopic correction. This cross-sectional analytical study was carried out in a semi urban tertiary care hospital from Jan 2021 to June 2022 among patients aged 40 and above who presented to Outpatient department (OPD). Demographic details, medical history, presenting ocular complaints pertaining to presbyopia, spectacle use and decision regarding using near vision correction were noted. Ocular examination in

SUBMITTER: Khurana DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10739945 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature