Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Hiba Mohammed Elawad
Faculty of optometry and visual science,
Khartoum
Sudan
Conference Proceeding
The Self-Expressed Needs for Sudanese Patients with Senile Cataract
Author(s): Hiba Mohammed Elawad and Mohammed Elhassan Ali ElawadHiba Mohammed Elawad and Mohammed Elhassan Ali Elawad
Old people in Sudan are greatly influenced by the economic situation; the impact of poverty, illiteracy, poor health, nutritional status and most importantly lack of health care programs, professional and supportive services. Aims: To estimate the level of awareness of rights and supportive services among the elderly population; to address the self-expressed needs for elderly patients with senile cataract in Sudan; and to identify the current available programs supporting elderly people and highlight their activities. Methods: Cross-sectional, hospital based study was conducted in Makkah Eye Complex located in Khartoum Alryad; in period (October 2009-March 2010). Elderly patients (100 pre-operative cases were asked to participate in the study. Participation was entirely voluntary. Information was collected by mean.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9570.1000158