Authors :
Dr. Shazana Nazir Qazi; Dr. Mehvash Muzafar; Dr. Ab Qayoom Beigh
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 2 - February
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7684597
Abstract :
The aim of this hospital-based study is to conduct a
questionnaire among prosthetic eye wearers to assess
their psychological feelings and level of satisfaction.
Method:-
A questionnaire was constructed by a panel in the
Department of Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge,
Government Dental College, Srinagar, Jammu and
Kashmir. The questionnaire covered patient’s
demographics, psychometrics and prosthesis related
care. The National Eye Institute Visual Functioning
Questionnaire 25 (NEI VFQ 25) validated version 2000)
and other prior studies were used as reference for the
questionnaire architecture. This cross-sectional study
included participants who reported to the department
for the fabrication of prosthetic eye from a period of
January 2022 to September 2022. Statistical software
SPSS (version 20.0) and Microsoft Excel were used to
carry out the statistical analysis of data.
Results:-
About 30 individuals participated in the study.
With 46.7% of the sample (n = 14) being male and
53.3% (n = 16) being female, the average age was
determined to be 38.8 years. Following ocular prosthesis,
anophthalmic patients show a significant shift in
psychological sentiments. After the prosthesis-induced
cosmetic alteration, participants were found to be more
motivated and there has been a noticeable improvement
in their psychological well-being. Discharge and
watering were the most frequent prosthetic-related
concerns after the prosthesis use. None of the prosthetic
wearers underwent additional cosmetic surgery since
they were content with the results in comparison to their
earlier situation and were not interested in making any
changes.
Conclusion:-
It was found that using an eye prosthesis
significantly reduces feelings of anxiety, insecurity, and
inferiority complex and thus improves the quality of life
of anopthalmic patients in every aspect. Disorders of
anxiety and depression appear to be underdiagnosed in
those who use prosthetic eyes. Therefore, routine clinical
therapy should include the use of standardized
psychometric screening for these depression and anxiety
disorders.
The aim of this hospital-based study is to conduct a
questionnaire among prosthetic eye wearers to assess
their psychological feelings and level of satisfaction.
Method:-
A questionnaire was constructed by a panel in the
Department of Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge,
Government Dental College, Srinagar, Jammu and
Kashmir. The questionnaire covered patient’s
demographics, psychometrics and prosthesis related
care. The National Eye Institute Visual Functioning
Questionnaire 25 (NEI VFQ 25) validated version 2000)
and other prior studies were used as reference for the
questionnaire architecture. This cross-sectional study
included participants who reported to the department
for the fabrication of prosthetic eye from a period of
January 2022 to September 2022. Statistical software
SPSS (version 20.0) and Microsoft Excel were used to
carry out the statistical analysis of data.
Results:-
About 30 individuals participated in the study.
With 46.7% of the sample (n = 14) being male and
53.3% (n = 16) being female, the average age was
determined to be 38.8 years. Following ocular prosthesis,
anophthalmic patients show a significant shift in
psychological sentiments. After the prosthesis-induced
cosmetic alteration, participants were found to be more
motivated and there has been a noticeable improvement
in their psychological well-being. Discharge and
watering were the most frequent prosthetic-related
concerns after the prosthesis use. None of the prosthetic
wearers underwent additional cosmetic surgery since
they were content with the results in comparison to their
earlier situation and were not interested in making any
changes.
Conclusion:-
It was found that using an eye prosthesis
significantly reduces feelings of anxiety, insecurity, and
inferiority complex and thus improves the quality of life
of anopthalmic patients in every aspect. Disorders of
anxiety and depression appear to be underdiagnosed in
those who use prosthetic eyes. Therefore, routine clinical
therapy should include the use of standardized
psychometric screening for these depression and anxiety
disorders.
