Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
This scienti c paper presents an in‐depth examination of the prevalence and distribution of pseudophakic eye surgeries in the urban area of Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The survey, encompassing 6226 individuals, was conducted through a comprehensive house‐to‐house survey by trained optometrists in a de ned area. The survey included visual acuity assessment, refractive error evaluation, basic eye examination, and fundus examination by an ophthalmologist if required. This paper emphasizes the critical contributions of GMERS Government Medical College and the government’s policy of subsidising NGOs for free cataract surgeries in addressing preventable blindness. Additionally, it highlights that no signi cant differences were found in the outcomes of cataract surgeries among the various operating centers. Of the 349 pseudophakic eyes identi ed, 147 surgeries were conducted in private hospitals with full payment, highlighting a preference for private healthcare facilities. Six surgeries were performed by NGOs with partial payment, while the remaining surgeries were provided free of cost. Notably, 66% of free surgeries occurred at GMERS Government Medical College, Gandhinagar, underscoring its signi cant contribution to accessible and affordable eye care. The rest of the free surgeries were distributed among three neighboring NGOs. Our study, with its focus on Gandhinagar, contributes valuable data to the broader epidemiological understanding of pseudophakic eye surgeries. Further collaborative research, considering regional variations and demographic factors, is warranted to refine strategies and optimise the distribution of eye care services.
How to cite this article:
Shilpa Bhatt, Mittal Kuchhadiya, Chirag Odedara and Surili Vyas. Comprehensive Analysis of Cataract Surgeries in an Urban Area of Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2024.3.209.212
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