PEMERIKSAAN VISUS SERTA EDUKASI MENGENAI MATA MERAH DAN PENGGUNAAN OBAT TETES

Abstract

Abstrak: Tingkat pengetahuan dan kesadaran warga pesantren dalam menjaga kesehatan mata masih tergolong rendah, maka pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PkM) ini bertujuan memberikan pemeriksaan dan konsultasi mata, serta edukasi mengenai mata merah dan penggunaan tetes mata di Pondok Pesantresn (Ponpes) Islam Baitussalam, Mijen, Semarang. Kegiatan pemeriksaaan kesehatan mata dan edukasi diikuti oleh warga Ponpes Baitussalam, Mijen Semarang sebanyak 173 orang, yang berusia antara 7-76 tahun. Evaluasi keberhasilan edukasi dilaksanakan melalui pemberian pertanyaan sebelum dan sesudah penyuluhan. Hasil pemeriksaaan mata diperoleh bahwa 43,9% peserta memiliki penglihatan yang normal, 38,2% memerlukan kacamata, 16,2% mengalami myopia, dan 15% memerlukan rujukan. Edukasi mengenai mata merah dan penggunaan tetes mata bermanfaat untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan sebesar 10% bagi warga pesantren Baitussalam, Mijen Semarang. Warga mengharapkan bahwa PkM dapat dilaksanakan secara berkesinambungan dan ada kerjasama dengan optik maupun rumah sakit yang dapat memberikan kacamata gratis sesuai hasil pemeriksaaan maupun operasi katarak gratis.Abstract: The level of knowledge and awareness of residents in keeping eye health is still low, so devotion to the community (PkM) waas aimed at providing examination and eye consultation, as well as education about red eyes and the use of eye drops in Pondok Pesantresn (Ponpes) Islam Baitussalam, Mijen, Semarang. The eye health examination and education activities were followed by the citizens of Ponpes Baitussalam, Mijen Semarang of 173 people, who are between 7-76 years of age. Evaluation of educational success was carried out by asking questions before and after the examination. Eye examinations showed that 43.9% of participants had normal vision, 38.2% needed glasses, 16.2% had myopia, and 15% needed reference. Education about red eyes and the use of eye drops is beneficial to increasing knowledge by 10% for the residents of the Baitussalam, Mijen Semarang. Citizens expect that the PkM can be implemented continuously and there is cooperation with optics and hospitals that can provide free glasses according to the results of the examination as well as free cataract surgery.