• Dr. R. Sridevi
• Ayana Sadanandan
• Dr. G. Muthamilselvi

Introduction: Conjunctivitis is a common eye redness caused by inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, affecting people of any age, demographic, or socioeconomic status. Conjunctivitis is easily treatable and usually benign and self-limiting. Symptom duration varies depending on the type, with viral conjunctivitis typically increasing in severity until day 4 or 5 and resolving within 1 to 2 weeks. Objectives of the study: The main objective of the study to the level of knowledge, attitude and practice regarding eye care for patients with conjunctivitis. Methodology: A quantitative research approach and descriptive design was selected for the present study. The present study was conducted at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital. The sample size consists of 30 patients with conjunctivitis in SMVMCH, Puducherry. Using a convenient sampling technique the samples were selected for the present study. Results: the present study reveals that, majority 18 (60%) of them had inadequate knowledge, 8 (26.7%) of them had moderate knowledge and 4 (13.3%) of them had adequate knowledge. Regarding attitude the finding shows that, majority 30 (100%) of them had positive attitude regarding eye care among patients with conjunctivitis. In aspect of practice, majority 15 (50%) of them had good adherence and 15 (50%) of them had moderate adherence regarding eye care among patients with conjunctivitis. Conclusion: The study findings concluded that majority of the patients had inadequate knowledge and had positive attitude and had good adherence among patients with conjunctivitis.

Conjunctivitis, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice

"A Study To Assess The Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Regarding Eye Care For Patients With Conjunctivitis In Selected Hospital, Puducherry ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no.e107-e113, June-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406417.pdf

"A Study To Assess The Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Regarding Eye Care For Patients With Conjunctivitis In Selected Hospital, Puducherry ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no. ppe107-e113, June-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406417.pdf