Table 3.
Patterns of spectacles use
| n (%) | |
|---|---|
| Type of spectacles | |
| Single vision - Distance | 61 (7.4) |
| Single vision - Near | 24 (2.9) |
| Bifocals | 715 (86.7) |
| Progressive addition lenses (PALs) | 25 (3) |
| Spectacles providers | |
| L V Prasad Eye Institute (NGO) | 23 (2.8) |
| Private eye clinics | 705 (85.5) |
| Local optical shop | 57 (6.9) |
| Eye screening camp | 26 (3.2) |
| Others | 14 (1.7) |
| Cost of spectacles (INR) | |
| Unaware of the amount paid | 306 (37.1) |
| Free spectacles | 73 (8.8) |
| ≤500 | 140 (17) |
| 501-2000 | 237 (28.7) |
| >2000 | 69 (8.4) |
| Last change of spectacles | |
| Unaware of the date/Cannot recall | 115 (13.9) |
| <1 year | 253 (30.7) |
| 1-3 years | 302 (36.6) |
| >3 years | 155 (18.8) |