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The most recent statistical data reveal that 47.8% of global blindness is due to cataract and in South Asia region which includes India, 51% of blindness is due to cataract. Insufficient or inadequate knowledge regarding surgery can result numerous complications. Thus, must take action by educating patients continuously to update knowledge on regular follow-up after cataract surgery for preventing further complications and blindness. Aim of the study to identify the knowledge and to assess the effect of educational intervention on knowledge regarding post-operative care of eye surgery among cataract patients. Settings and Design: An evaluative study with pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was used to assess the effect of educational intervention on knowledge of cataract patients from selected hospitals. Methods and materials:60 samples were taken using Non-Probability Convenient The data was collected using self-structured demographic data and self-structured knowledge interview questioner. Statistical Analysis used: Descriptive and inferential statistics are used for analysis of the data. Researcher applied paired t-test for the effect of educational intervention on knowledge regarding post-operative care of eye surgery among cataract patients. Results: Average knowledge score in pre-test was 2.7 which increased to 13.4 in post-test. T-value for this test was 39.5 with 59 degrees of freedom. Corresponding p-value was less than 0.05, the null hypothesis is rejected. It is evident that educational intervention is effective in improving the knowledge of cataract patients. Conclusion: The well-timed management and proper awareness about post -operative eye care management helps in improving the quality of life.