Table 3. Eye care practices among the participants in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia (n=388).
The percentages are calculated based on the total number of responses for each awareness item. "N" represents the total number of participants who provided responses for each specific item.
| Practice | N | % |
| Do You Rub Your Eyes? | ||
| Yes | 316 | 81.40% |
| No | 72 | 18.60% |
| If Yes, Why? (n=316) | ||
| Itching | 210 | 66.50% |
| Strain or Headache | 79 | 25.00% |
| Allergy | 22 | 7.00% |
| Eye Dryness | 3 | 0.90% |
| Foreign Body | 1 | 0.30% |
| Sleepiness | 1 | 0.30% |
| Do You Get a Lot of Sun Exposure Throughout the Day? | ||
| Yes | 181 | 46.60% |
| No | 207 | 53.40% |
| If the Answer Is Yes, Do You Wear Sunglasses? | ||
| Yes | 90 | 50.30% |
| No | 89 | 49.70% |