• R.Gnanajothi
• R.Agnish Ushi
• P.Mahalakshmi
• D.Gayathri
• .Sushmitha

Introduction: Spectacles are devices consists of glass or hard plastic lenses mounted in a frame that holds them in front of a person’s eyes, typically using a bridge over the node and glasses. Reasonable care of eye wear extends the life of the spectacles and ensures good quality vision. Objective of the study: • To assess the knowledge on care of spectacles among the spectacles users. Methods: The study was conducted n ophthalmology OPD in PSG Hospitals, Coimbatore and the Non experimental Descriptive research design was adopted for the study. As per the inclusion criteria 50 spectacle users from the PSG Ophthalmology OPD were selected. Knowledge on care of spectacles was assessed using questionnaire and pamphlets were given on care of spectacles to improve the knowledge. Results: 50 samples were assessed, the knowledge on care of spectacles of 18% are adequate knowledge, 54% are moderately adequate knowledge, and 28% are inadequate knowledge. There was no significant association between the selected demographic variables and knowledge regarding care of spectacles. Conclusion: This study concluded that assessing the knowledge of spectacle users was helpful in increasing the knowledge regarding the care of spectacles among the spectacles users in selected hospitals, Coimbatore.

Knowledge • Care of spectacles • Spectacle users

"ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE ON CARE OF SPECTACLES AMONG ADULTS IN SELECTED HOSPITAL AT COIMBATORE.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no.566-571, June-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1906226.pdf

"ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE ON CARE OF SPECTACLES AMONG ADULTS IN SELECTED HOSPITAL AT COIMBATORE.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no. pp566-571, June-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1906226.pdf