Main aim of study was to determine the frequency of positive serology for hepatitis B and HIV infection among patients who underwent elective cataract surgery. Patients who were selected for cataract surgery, were screened for hepatitis B surface antigen with kit method and HIV by ELISA. All details were recorded and data was compiled and analyzed for age and sex mean values by Pearson’s correlation coefficients. Out of 1638 subjects, 1.77% Were found to be hepatitis B positive, out of these 62.07% were males and 37.93% were females. Out of 1638 subjects, 0.67% Were found to be HIV positive, out of these 45.45% were males and 54.54% were females. Screening of blood borne viral infections has great importance in minimizing the transmission of the virus to help the patients, doctors and paramedical staff through sharp knives, needles and other surgical instruments. The alarming percentage of positive viral infection gives us an idea of the risks involved and how to adopt practices which ensures the safety from these infections.
