Screening Cataract and Other Visual Impairment by PELITA Cadre to Build Vision Center in Lima Puluh Kota Regency

Andrini Ariesti; Hendriati Hendriati; Muhammad Hidayat; Irayanti Irayanti; Fitratul Ilahi; Astria Rima Rara Yuswir; Gama Agusto Lonanda; Pattih Primasakti; Silvia Roza; Atika Syafendra; Tia Afelita; Heru Ardila Putra; Suhery Suhery; Metika Rahmasari Irza; Lucyana Lucyana; Azhardin Maralaut; Jaka Zulferza

doi:10.25077/jwa.32.3.390-399.2025

Authors

Andrini Ariesti Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas / RSUP Dr.M.Djamil Padang, Kampus Limau Manis, Padang, 25163. Indonesia
Hendriati Hendriati Departemen Ilmu Kesehatan Mata Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Andalas
Muhammad Hidayat Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas / RSUP Dr.M.Djamil Padang, Kampus Limau Manis, Padang, 25163. Indonesia
Irayanti Irayanti Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas / RSUP Dr.M.Djamil Padang, Kampus Limau Manis, Padang, 25163. Indonesia
Fitratul Ilahi Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas / RSUP Dr.M.Djamil Padang, Kampus Limau Manis, Padang, 25163. Indonesia
Astria Rima Rara Yuswir Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas / RSUP Dr.M.Djamil Padang, Kampus Limau Manis, Padang, 25163. Indonesia
Gama Agusto Lonanda Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas / RSUP Dr.M.Djamil Padang, Kampus Limau Manis, Padang, 25163. Indonesia
Pattih Primasakti Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas / RSUP Dr.M.Djamil Padang, Kampus Limau Manis, Padang, 25163. Indonesia
Silvia Roza Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas / RSUP Dr.M.Djamil Padang, Kampus Limau Manis, Padang, 25163. Indonesia
Atika Syafendra Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas / RSUP Dr.M.Djamil Padang, Kampus Limau Manis, Padang, 25163. Indonesia
Tia Afelita Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas / RSUP Dr.M.Djamil Padang, Kampus Limau Manis, Padang, 25163. Indonesia
Heru Ardila Putra Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas / RSUP Dr.M.Djamil Padang, Kampus Limau Manis, Padang, 25163. Indonesia
Suhery Suhery Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas / RSUP Dr.M.Djamil Padang, Kampus Limau Manis, Padang, 25163. Indonesia
Metika Rahmasari Irza Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas / RSUP Dr.M.Djamil Padang, Kampus Limau Manis, Padang, 25163. Indonesia
Lucyana Lucyana Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas / RSUP Dr.M.Djamil Padang, Kampus Limau Manis, Padang, 25163. Indonesia
Azhardin Maralaut Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas / RSUP Dr.M.Djamil Padang, Kampus Limau Manis, Padang, 25163. Indonesia
Jaka Zulferza Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas / RSUP Dr.M.Djamil Padang, Kampus Limau Manis, Padang, 25163. Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25077/jwa.32.3.390-399.2025

Keywords:

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Abstract

Eye diseases, particularly cataracts, are the leading cause of blindness worldwide. This community service program by the Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Andalas University, was conducted at the Pangkalan Public Health Center, Lima Puluh Kota Regency, by empowering PELITA (Posyandu) cadres in early detection of cataracts. Methods included counseling, training, and eye examination simulations for 40 cadres, followed by community screening using visual acuity and anterior segment examinations. Evaluation was carried out with pre- and post-tests, satisfaction surveys, and follow-up on patients referred for surgery. The average cadre score improved from 68 (pre-test) to 74.5 (post-test), indicating increased knowledge. A total of 71 patients were screened, including 40 cataract and 8 pterygium cases; 26 cataract and 4 pterygium patients subsequently underwent surgery. Cadres reported high satisfaction with the training and expressed readiness to continue participation. This program demonstrates that cadre training is effective in improving early detection of cataracts and other visual impairments, and provides a foundation for establishing a Vision Center in Lima Puluh Kota.

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