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

ABSTRACT:

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, aw

SUBMITTER: Alhibshi N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8632833 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature