• Milind Kale

Over three-quarter of all blindness worldwide are preventable and usually caused by cataract. However data on the prevalence and risk factors about cataract are not easily available from eye hospitals in India. This study sought to determine prevalence and factors associated with cataracts in selected age group and area in Amravati District region in Maharashtra. Methods: A population-based cross-sectional survey was conducted on respondents aged in between 40 to 70 years and above in selected villages and urban area of Amravati District. Visual Acuity (VA) was evaluated as a semi- structured interview schedule was used for seeking study- related information. The schedules were initially prepared in English and further translated into the local language Marathi, back translated and examined for consistency. The standardized questionnaire was administrated verbatim during the interview. The section of the interview schedule contained questions about the participant’s sociodemographic details (age, gender, education level, occupation type of family, etc.). The second section of questionnaire sought information on participant’s awareness and health- seeking practices towards cataract.

Key Words: Literature survey, data collection, questioner

"“Age Based Survey of Cataract in the Population of Amravati Region Maharashtra”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no.f41-f47, September-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2309505.pdf

"“Age Based Survey of Cataract in the Population of Amravati Region Maharashtra”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no. ppf41-f47, September-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2309505.pdf