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  • Ophthalmology
  • Patient Adherence Research
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Effective glaucoma management hinges on consistent patient self-administration of prescribed eye drops.
  • Nonadherence to glaucoma therapy presents a significant barrier to achieving treatment goals and preventing vision loss.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess self-reported nonadherence rates among glaucoma patients.
  • To identify key barriers contributing to nonadherence in glaucoma therapy.
  • To explore the impact of treatment experience on adherence levels.

Main Methods:

  • A 16-item questionnaire was administered to 201 glaucoma patients with at least 1 year of treatment.
  • Nonadherence was defined as missing 5% or more of prescribed pressure-lowering eye drop doses.
  • Data analysis examined correlations between nonadherence and factors like side effects, medication type, and demographics.

Main Results:

  • 30.3% of glaucoma patients reported nonadherence to their eye drop therapy.
  • Patients experiencing side effects showed significantly higher nonadherence rates (37.6%) compared to those without (18.4%).
  • Preservative-free eye drops were associated with lower nonadherence (12.5%) compared to those with preservatives (32.0%).

Conclusions:

  • Glaucoma therapy nonadherence affects approximately one-third of patients, impacting therapeutic success.
  • Minimizing side effects and exploring preservative-free formulations may enhance patient adherence.
  • Integrating patient experience into treatment selection is crucial for optimizing adherence and outcomes in glaucoma care.