Knowledge and Attitude of Refractive Error Correction Methods in Patients Visiting Eye Hospital. | Synapse
February 19, 2026
Knowledge and Attitude of Refractive Error Correction Methods in Patients Visiting Eye Hospital.
Key Points
The aim is to assess the knowledge and attitudes of patients regarding refractive error correction methods.
Conducted surveys among patients visiting an eye hospital
Evaluated knowledge and perception regarding contact lenses
Assessed understanding of refractive surgery options
Participants showed low levels of knowledge about contact lens options
Awareness of refractive surgery was also found to be low
General attitudes towards both correction methods were not supportive
Abstract
The knowledge and perception about the refractive error correction methods, especially for contact lens and refractive surgery, was low among the participants.