Ramadan and Eye Drops

Throughout the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast during daylight hours, abstaining from food or drink. There is some concern among Muslims that using eye drops breaks the fast, so some stop taking their eye drops. The IGA runs an annual campaign advising Muslims to continue using their eye drops during the month. This survey aims to identify the level of confidence or awareness among eye care professionals about this topic. Thank you so much for taking the time to complete the survey.

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* 1. Are you aware of any potential concerns Muslims may have regarding taking eye drops while fasting during Ramadan?

Yes

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* 2. Have you seen the IGA’s past campaigns on this topic?

Yes

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* 3. Have you ever been asked by a glaucoma patient, or a friend/family member of a patient, how to manage eye drops during Ramadan?

Yes – frequently

Yes – occasionally

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* 4. Would you feel confident advising a glaucoma patient on how to take eye drops during Ramadan?

Not confident

A bit confident

Fairly confident

Very confident and comfortable

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* 5. What advice, if any, would you give (or have you given) to a glaucoma patient about taking eye drops during Ramadan?

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* 6. Has a patient ever refused surgery or laser when offered it immediately before or during Ramadan?

Yes