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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Public Health
  • Patient Education

Background:

  • Glaucoma necessitates lifelong management, making patient understanding crucial for treatment adherence.
  • Assessing glaucoma knowledge levels is vital for developing targeted educational strategies.
  • This study investigates glaucoma awareness across different age groups and patient statuses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the level of knowledge about glaucoma among patients and non-patients.
  • To compare glaucoma awareness between younger (18-60 years) and older (over 61 years) individuals.
  • To contrast the understanding of glaucoma between patients diagnosed with the condition and those without.

Main Methods:

  • A survey of 1041 patients and relatives at Hietzing Hospital's outpatient eye clinic.
  • Questionnaires assessed participants' knowledge of glaucoma.
  • Participants were categorized into younger (18-60) and older (61+) age groups.

Main Results:

  • Over half of the 941 evaluated respondents had glaucoma (51%), with 72.8% being over 60.
  • A majority (41.87%) possessed "moderate knowledge," while 32.52% had "poor knowledge."
  • Glaucoma patients, younger individuals, and those with affected family/friends showed significantly higher knowledge levels (p < 0.01).

Conclusions:

  • Individuals with glaucoma exhibit superior knowledge compared to non-patients, though overall awareness is low.
  • Younger patients are demonstrably better informed about glaucoma than their older counterparts.
  • The study underscores a critical need for enhanced glaucoma education, particularly for non-patients and older populations in Vienna.