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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Patient-Reported Outcomes

Background:

  • Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.
  • Understanding patient concerns is crucial for improving quality of life and adherence to treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the nature and extent of concerns among glaucoma patients.
  • To identify demographic and clinical factors influencing these concerns.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective, cross-sectional study involving 152 glaucoma patients.
  • Patients completed a questionnaire assessing concerns on a 0-5 severity scale.
  • Data collected included age, sex, intraocular pressure, visual field mean deviation (MD), medication use, surgical history, and employment status.

Main Results:

  • General eyesight and visual symptoms were the primary concerns (scores 2.92/5 and 2.78/5, respectively).
  • Concerns about activities and socioeconomic factors were also significant.
  • Worse visual field mean deviation correlated with greater concern about visual symptoms, activities, and socioeconomic factors.
  • History of glaucoma surgery and younger age were associated with increased concerns.

Conclusions:

  • Glaucoma patients experience a range of concerns impacting their quality of life.
  • Severity of concerns varies, with eyesight and visual symptoms being most prominent.
  • Worsening visual field loss, prior surgery, and younger age are associated with increased patient concerns.