Knowledge and attitude of youth towards contact lenses in Karachi, Pakistan

摘要: # Background Surveys have shown that contact lenses are common optical correction devices used worldwide and they particularly popular among the youth. However, not much is known about knowledge attitude of youth towards in Pakistan. This study targeted to assess approach Karachi whether differences noted was simulated by gender. # Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey September 2018, using convenience sampling interviewed 400 individuals, aged 16-25, their knowledge, attitude, practices lenses. The respondents were asked its source. Attitudes assessed asking participants opinions, while practice question mainly focused on recent (up 1 month) use experience. Chi-square test applied cross-tabulate gender with lenses. # Results The majority knew what (n=388, 97.0%) but did know different materials available (n=280, 70.0%) had learnt them from family (n=188, 47.0%). More than half (n=211, 52.8%) believed reason for lens enhance physical appearance. An overwhelming stated should be cleaned daily would never recommend shower, pools or beaches (n=395, 98.8%). Only one-third (n=126, 31.5%) wear vast said only special occasions (n=88, 69.8%). Statistically significant found females knowing more possible side effects (*P*=0.001) being current user (*P*\<0.001). # Conclusions This shows lot young adults residing lens, however, proper care storage seems poor. Moreover, seem non-compliant standard hygiene recommended eye practitioners. Males substantial outlook due fact concerned