Knowledge and Awareness of the Coronavirus Disease and Perceptions Towards Ophthalmic Practice Among Ophthalmologists

Objective: To investigate the level of awareness of ophthalmologists towards COVID-19 and their perceptions towards infection control in ophthalmic practice. Methods: A web-based survey was conducted using Google Forms during the month of December 2020. All ophthalmologists practicing in Sudan were invited to participate in the study. Participants who did not agree to the terms of the electronic consent form presented at the beginning of the questionnaire as well as those who did not complete the survey, were excluded from the analysis. Knowledge of causes, symptoms, and methods of transmission of COVID-19; ophthalmologists’ attitudes and perceptions towards COVID-19 and clinical practice, including contact lens practice, were assessed using a set of 26 multiple-choice close-ended questions. Results: Of the 307 participants, 77.4% were in the age range 30-40 years and 73% were contact lens practitioners. While 96.1% acknowledged the scientific name of COVID-19, 46.9% were aware of its cause. Ophthalmologists aged 40-50 years were more likely to agree that air-puffing tonometer risks infection spread (OR 1.62, 95% CI: 0.27-9.70, p<0.01). Ophthalmologists aged 30-40 years were more likely to agree that a slit lamp shield would reduce infection risk (OR 1.52, 95% CI: 0.33-6.96, p<0.01). Contact lens practitioners were more likely to perceive that frequent replacement contact lens use can increase the infection spread (OR 2.64, 95% CI: 1.17-5.94, p<0.01). Conclusion: Ophthalmologists in Sudan demonstrated a mixed level of knowledge of the causes, symptoms, and modes of transmission of COVID-19. While the majority were able to identify the protective measures generally required by medical practitioners and patients, there was a limited level of knowledge regarding protective measures specific to ophthalmic practices, especially when dealing with contact lenses. Official national guidelines about safe ophthalmic service provision during the COVID-19 pandemic are recommended.

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The Relationship of Knowledge Level of Installation and Maintenance with the Successful Use of Soft Contact Lens in Myopia patients

10.53350/pjmhs211561562 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (6) ◽

pp. 1562-1564

Author(s):

Didik Wahyudi ◽

J Dahjono ◽

Untung Suparman

Keyword(s):

Contact Lens ◽

Contact Lenses ◽

Refractive Errors ◽

Soft Contact ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Soft Contact Lenses ◽

Soft Contact Lens ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

The Right ◽

The Relationship

Background: Refractive errors have occurred in many parts of the world, including in Indonesia, with different types of abnormalities, one of which is myopia which can be corrected with glasses and spherical contact lenses. Aim: To determine the relationship between the level of knowledge of the installation and care of soft contact lenses in myopic patients. Methods: This research method is Cross Sectional at Optik Metro, the number of samples is the total population, the research instrument is a questionnaire, the independent variable of this research is the level of knowledge while the dependent variable is the attitude and behavior of Care and Installation with Successful Use of Contact Lenses. This research has been approved by the Widya Husada STIKES Ethics Commission. Results: The results of the study based on the number of sufferers and the distribution of refractive errors at Optik Metro from March 15-20, 2021, showed that the number of myopia patients who came was 13.0% with the type of treatment using soft contact lenses as much as 2.2%. There is a relationship between knowledge and attitudes of respondents with maintenance and installation behavior with successful use of LK with a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.05). Conclusion: It was concluded that the toric soft contact lens installation procedure was carried out in the right way by taking into account a good fitting assessment. It is necessary to provide education to increase knowledge and education on Care and Installation of Contact Lenses for all customers. Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, Soft LK, Myopia

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Keeping an Eye on Contact Lenses: Safety, Options Shape Contact Lens Decisions

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e543682006-003 ◽

1998 ◽

Author(s):

Dixie Farley

Keyword(s):

Contact Lens ◽

Contact Lenses

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Attitudes, Beliefs, and Practices Regarding Asthma Care Among Providers and Adult Asthmatics in Imperial County

Californian Journal of Health Promotion ◽

10.32398/cjhp.v1i2.432 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 88-100

Author(s):

Paula Kriner ◽

Yolanda Bernal

Keyword(s):

Focus Groups ◽

Cultural Beliefs ◽

National Guidelines ◽

Medical Practitioners ◽

Beliefs And Practices ◽

Attitudes And Practices ◽

Hospitalization Rates ◽

Adult Asthmatic ◽

Asthma Hospitalization ◽

Survey Results

Asthma is a major cause of morbidity in children and adults. Imperial County has reported among the highest asthma hospitalization rates in the state. Factors such as poverty, access to care, poor selfmanagement skills, and ethnocultural beliefs may influence asthma exacerbations. Provider and adult asthmatic attitudes, beliefs, and practices regarding asthma were examined using a mixed-methods approach: a survey to evaluate provider conformance with national guidelines, and focus groups targeting medical practitioners and adult asthmatics. Half of all providers who treat asthmatics completed a self-administered survey about asthma diagnosis; clinical monitoring of patients; treatment; patient education; and practice guidelines. Provider focus groups further explored survey results. Adult asthmatics participated in Spanishlanguage focus groups exploring cultural beliefs, attitudes, and practices. El asma es la mayor causa de morbilidad entre niños y adultos. El Condado de Imperial ha reportado las tazas más altas de hospitalización a causa de asma en el estado. Factores como la pobreza, acceso a cuidado médico, falta de experiencia sobre como manejar la enfermedad, y creencias étnicas y culturales pueden tener una influencia en las exacerbaciones del asma. Las actitudes, creencias, y prácticas de proveedores de atención médica y adultos concerniente al asma fueron examinadas utilizando varios métodos: una encuesta con el fin de evaluar el nivel de conformidad de los proveedores según las pautas establecidas a nivel nacional, y grupos foco con médicos y adultos con asma. La mitad de los proveedores que proveen atención a asmáticos completaron una encuesta acerca del diagnosis de asma; el monitoreo clínico de los pacientes; administración de tratamiento; educación a los pacientes; y pautas establecidas para proveer atención a pacientes con asma. Los grupos foco con los proveedores exploraron aun más los resultados de las encuestas. Los adultos con asma participaron en grupos foco dirigidos en español para explorar más a fondo las creencias culturales, actitudes y prácticas.

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Optimum Infinite is a new era of oxygen permeability material for contact lenses

The Eye ◽

10.33791/2222-4408-2020-1-44-46 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 (129) ◽

pp. 44-46

Author(s):

Mark Eddleston

Keyword(s):

Contact Lens ◽

Oxygen Permeability ◽

Contact Lenses ◽

New Era ◽

Lens Material ◽

Insight Into

Optimum Infinite is a new GP contact lens material, with an oxygen permeability of 180 barrer and was launched by Contamac at the GSLS 2019. This article provides an insight into the development and characteristics of this breakthrough material.

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