Awareness and Knowledge of Common Eye Diseases Among the Academic Staff (Non-Medical Faculties) of University of Malaya
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2004
Abstract
A cross sectional study was conducted to assess the level of awareness and knowledge of common eye diseases (cataract, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and refractive errors) among 473 academic staff (non-medical faculties) of University Malaya. The awareness of cataract was in 88.2%, diabetic retinopathy in 83.5%, refractive errors in 75.3% and glaucoma in 71.5% of the study population. The knowledge about all the above common eye diseases was moderate, except presbyopia which was poor. Multivariate analysis revealed that females, older people, and those having family history of eye diseases were significantly more aware and more knowledgeable about the eye diseases. Health education about eye diseases would be beneficial to seek early treatment and prevent visual impairment in the society.
Keywords
Cataract, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy
Divisions
fac_med
Publication Title
Medical Journal of Malaysia
Volume
59
Issue
3
Publisher
Malaysian Medical Association
Additional Information
University of Malaya. Faculty of Medicine. Medical Student. University of Malaya. Faculty of Medicine. Dept. of Ophthalmology. University of Malaya.Faculty of Medicine. Dept. of Social & Preventive Medicine.