Dr. Shradha Pattnaik

Dr. SUMITA MOHAPATRA, Dr. Bishnupriya Khuntia, Dr.Purnima Nanda

Abstract

Aim: to enhance the knowledge of parents of myopic children regarding the disease and protective measures,genetic counselling for pathological myopia through one on one communication,leaflet,powerpoint presentation and how these measures affected the overall well being of the child

Methods:90 parents of school going children aged 5 to 15,newly diagnosed with myopia were taken in the study.Assesment of their knowledge about ocular health was done,education was imparted in the form acceptable as per their understanding/language.Children were followed up and reassessment of the parent’s knowledge was done at subsequent visits

Results:one on one education was most effective way of imparting knowledge and lead to better adherence of advices.satisfaction levels were high with understanding of the condition and treatment options available

Conclusion:knowledge enhancement of parents leads to better outcomes in children with newly diagnosed myopia, with better adherence to advices