researching the research: ophthalmology residents’ perspective

Background & objective: to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of research methodology among ophthalmology residents.materials & methods: the study was conducted by sharing a pretested semi-structured questionnaire to ophthalmology residents using an online google form. responses were collected, which were analyzed using ibm spss software version 28.results: in our study, 372 responses were analyzed, and among respondents (71%) were females. most residents had good knowledge (74.2%) and a positive attitude (91.9%) whereas only 64.5% had a good practice. the poor practice was attributed to barriers like lack of guidance (56.7%), lack of orientation (55%), and lack of time (48.3%). among the participants, only 43.5% had been part of a research work other than a mandatory dissertation and publication. the practice levels are significantly good in respondents with good knowledge (p=<0.001). residents who had taken part in research activity in their mbbs course have been considered part of the research work (p <0.001).conclusion: in our study, we found that ophthalmology residents had good knowledge and attitude towards research methodology but they were unsuccessful in transforming their good knowledge and positive attitude into a good practice because of barriers like lack of guidance, orientation, and time. there is a necessity to encourage ophthalmology residents to carry out research by providing proper guidance, funds, conducting more workshops, and including research methodology sessions in all ophthalmic conferences.