Perceptions and Misconceptions About Eye Disease Treatment: A Cross-Sectional Study From Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Eye diseases such as cataracts and glaucoma significantly contribute to vision impairment and blindness worldwide. While cataracts are the leading cause of preventable blindness, glaucoma, often referred to as the "silent thief of sight", can lead to irreversible vision loss if untreated. Despite their prevalence, awareness and understanding of these conditions remain low, particularly in regions like Saudi Arabia, where demographic changes and rising diabetes rates exacerbate the burden of eye diseases.