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Exploring Relationship Between Literacy Rate and Lens Induced Glaucoma in a Tertiary Eye Hospital in Central India

Snehal Bonde Chaurasia, Tribhuvan Kinjal Diwakar, Supriya Sute and Sahil Singh Batra
Page: 132-136 | Received 20 Aug 2024, Published online: 17 Jan 2025

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Abstract

Lens‐induced glaucoma (LIG) is a significant ocular condition that can lead to vision impairment if not appropriately managed. Understanding factors that influence the prevalence and management of LIG, such as literacy, is critical in optimizing healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. This cross‐sectional study was conducted at a tertiary eye hospital in Central India, involving a sample size of 100 patients diagnosed with lens‐induced glaucoma. The study assessed the relationship between literacy rates and various outcomes of LIG, including treatment effectiveness, stability of condition and improvement or worsening of symptoms. Data were analyzed using chi‐squared tests to explore correlations between literacy levels and clinical outcomes. The findings indicated that higher literacy levels were associated with better clinical outcomes. Specifically, patients with college education had a 55% improvement rate, significantly higher than those with no formal education, who showed a 44% improvement rate. The results also highlighted that more educated patients were more likely to receive timely and effective treatment. Statistical analysis provided significant p‐values (0.014 for college‐educated patients), suggesting a strong correlation between higher literacy and positive clinical outcomes in LIG management. The study underscores the importance of literacy in managing health conditions such as lens‐induced glaucoma. Higher literacy rates correlate with better understanding and management of LIG, leading to improved patient outcomes. This emphasizes the need for targeted health education and literacy programs as part of comprehensive glaucoma management strategies.

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Snehal Bonde Chaurasia, Tribhuvan Kinjal Diwakar, Supriya Sute and Sahil Singh Batra. Exploring Relationship Between Literacy Rate and Lens Induced Glaucoma in a Tertiary Eye Hospital in Central India.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2025.2.132.136
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