Purpose: This study was designed to determine the level of awareness and attitude toward refractive error correction in Gwalior population. Methods: A random sampling method was applied to choose subjects aged various optometry courses. A structured questionnaire with open-ended and closed ended questions was designed to gather the participants ‘demographic data as well as their awareness and attitude toward refractive correction method (spectacles, contact lenses and refractive surgery). Results: overall, 26.2% of the participants had a clear idea of them ‘ophthalmologist’ and ‘optometrist’. 71.4%, 58.8% and 71% of respondents had no information about contact lens side effects, respectively. 68.6% of participants were not aware of the possibility of refractive surgery for improving the sight. Awareness about refractive surgery’s adverse effects was only 12%.