1 Postgraduate, Department of Ophthalmology, Sri Siddhartha Medical College and Research Centre, Tumkur, Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Tumkur, Karnataka, India.
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Sri Siddhartha Medical College and Research Centre, Tumkur, Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Tumkur, Karnataka, India.
3 Professor and HOD, Department of Ophthalmology, Sri Siddhartha Medical College and Research Centre, Tumkur, Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Tumkur, Karnataka, India.
4 Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Sri Siddhartha Medical College and Research Centre, Tumkur, Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Tumkur, Karnataka, India.
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2026, 18(01), 537-543
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2026.18.1.0081
Received on 08 December 2025; revised on 14 January 2026; accepted on 17 January 2026
Background: Pterygium is a common ocular surface disorder, particularly in populations exposed to sunlight, dust, and wind. Patients’ knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) play an important role in prevention, early presentation, and treatment outcomes.
Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices related to pterygium among patients attending the ophthalmology outpatient department.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study conducted among patients presenting to the ophthalmology OPD. Data regarding awareness of pterygium, perceived risk factors, attitudes towards the disease and its treatment, and preventive practices were collected and analysed descriptively.
Results: While a majority of patients were aware of pterygium as a visible ocular growth, knowledge regarding its causes, potential visual impairment, and risk of progression was limited. Many patients did not recognize the role of ultraviolet exposure. Although most patients expressed concern regarding vision and cosmetic appearance, fear of surgery and misconceptions about treatment were common. Preventive practices such as regular use of sunglasses or protective headgear were suboptimal.
Pterygium; Knowledge; Attitudes; Practice; Ultraviolet Rays; Eye Diseases; Preventive Health Services
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Sourav B, Sowmyashree R, Jayashree S Shah and Lokesh HM. Knowledge, attitude and practice pattern on pterygium among pterygium patients attending OPD. International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2026, 18(01), 537-543. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2026.18.1.0081.
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