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Published on: August 9, 2024

Appearance concerns in ophthalmic patients.

H James1, E Jenkinson, R Harrad

  • 1Health Services Research, City University, London, UK.

Eye (London, England)
|May 21, 2011
PubMed
Summary

Most ophthalmic patients adjust well psychologically. Factors like age, marital status, and appearance perception influence adjustment, guiding targeted support for those struggling with vision changes.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Psychology
  • Social Science

Background:

  • Ophthalmic conditions can impact patients' psychosocial well-being and appearance.
  • Understanding these concerns is crucial for effective patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess psychosocial and appearance-related concerns in ophthalmic patients.
  • To identify psychological, social, and demographic factors influencing patient adjustment.

Main Methods:

  • 98 ophthalmic clinic attendees completed standardized measures of anxiety, depression, appearance distress, and self-perception.
  • Statistical analyses included t-tests, ANOVA, and Pearson's correlation to explore group differences and variable relationships.

Main Results:

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  • While most patients showed normal psychological adjustment, some experienced significant anxiety.
  • Positive adjustment correlated with older age, male gender, partnership, less visible/more disguisable conditions, positive self-appearance evaluation, and lower social comparison.

    • Conclusions:

    • The majority of ophthalmic patients adapt successfully to their conditions.
    • Identifying factors associated with positive adaptation can inform tailored psychological interventions and support systems for vulnerable patients.