Awareness and knowledge of glaucoma among visitors of main public hospitals in Damascus, Syria: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The main way to prevent blindness from Glaucoma is by early detection and diagnosis; and to do so the awareness must be raised among people where Glaucoma is defined as an acquired chronic optic neuropathy characterized by optic disk cupping and visual field loss. Lack of knowledge about this disease is one of the most important reasons that made it develop to advanced stages. Based on that, we conducted scientific research to assess peoples' awareness and knowledge about Glaucoma. After reviewing the literature, it was found that this study is the first in Syria.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study in May 2022. The study included participants, who are above 20 years old, from visitors of Al-Mouwasat University Hospital in Damascus, Syria. During one week

SUBMITTER: Soqia J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9830819 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature