PENGETAHUAN PASIEN TENTANG PERAWATAN KACAMATA DI OPTIK KING RANCAEKEK KABUPATEN BANDUNG 2025
Abstract
Proper eyeglass care is an important factor in maintaining visual quality, ensuring user comfort, and preserving the optical performance and durability of lenses. However, many patients still lack adequate knowledge regarding appropriate eyeglass care, which may reduce lens quality and shorten the lifespan of their glasses. This study aimed to assess patients' level of knowledge regarding eyeglass care at King Optical Rancaekek, Bandung Regency, in 2025.This study employed a quantitative descriptive design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample consisted of 50 eyeglass users selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire comprising 15 items covering eyeglass cleaning, storage, use, and maintenance. Data were analyzed using univariate analysis to describe the frequency distribution of respondents' knowledge levels.The results showed that most respondents had a moderate level of knowledge (30 respondents, 60%), followed by a good level (13 respondents, 25%) and a poor level (7 respondents, 15%). Variations in knowledge levels were observed across respondents' age, educational level, and duration of eyeglass use. In conclusion, most patients demonstrated a moderate level of knowledge regarding proper eyeglass care. However, continuous educational efforts are still needed to improve patients' understanding. Opticians are encouraged to provide brief education on appropriate eyeglass cleaning, storage, and usage during every patient encounter to help maintain visual quality and extend the lifespan of eyeglasses.
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