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100 Clinical Poster SessionsResults: OCT findings were classified into five subtypes after correlating the findings with theclinical features.Conclusions: Spectralis allows scanning of the peripheral retina in patients of intermediateuveitis with a slight modification in the technique of scanning. This helps in objective assessmentof the lesions.ICP 018Population based assessment of spectacle use, spectacle coverage and sightrestoration rate in rural areas in Andhra Pradesh, India - Rapid Assessment ofRefractive Errors (RARE) SurveyMarmamula SrinivasInternational Centre for Advancement of Rural Eye care, Bausch & Lomb School of Optometry,L V Prasad Eye Institute, India.Purpose: To assess spectacle use, spectacle coverage and sight restoration rate in Mahbubnagardistrict in south Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.Methods: Subjects aged 15-49 years were sampled from 55 clusters from 5 administrativedivisions of in Mahaboobnagar district and were examined using rapid assessment methodology.A questionnaire was used to assess the spectacle use, duration of use, service provider. Amongthose who reported history of using spectacle, the reason for discontinuation was asked. Theresults from the current study were compared with the results of a population based studyconducted in the same region 10 years ago. Sight restoration rate was defined as the effectiveuse of spectacles to overcome visual impairment due to uncorrected refractive errors.Results: 3090 (97%) were available for examination. Prevalence of current spectacle use was10.5% (95%CI: 9.5-11.5) and previous use was 1.1% (95%CI: 0.7-1.5). The spectacle use wassignificantly associated with older age, female gender and higher levels of education. The sightrestoration rate was 50%. Local optical shops are leading service providers compared toophthalmologist 10 years ago. Spectacle coverage was 26% for uncorrected refractive errorsand 17% for presbyopia.Conclusions: There is large unmet need for correction of refractive errors and presbyopia.Even though the prevalence of spectacle use was high, the sight restoration rate was lowindicating that several individuals are using spectacles despite having no visual impairment.Emergence of local optical shops as a major service means a lower indirect expense forprocuring the spectacles.