Authors: Myoung Hee Park KyuDong Kang Jungil Moon The Korean Glaucoma Compliance Study Group
Publish Date: 2012/10/12
Volume: 57, Issue: 1, Pages: 47-56
Abstract
A crosssectional multicenter hospitalbased study Indepth interviews using a structured questionnaire were conducted with 581 individuals diagnosed with glaucoma Additional eligibility requirements were all participants were diagnosed with glaucoma in one or both eyes and prescribed eye drops at least one month before the start of the study and were in a suitable condition for an interview The frequency of response for each category in the interview questionnaire was analyzedConjunctival injection a stinging sensation and blurred vision were the most frequently reported side effects among which blurred vision was the most unbearable Patient knowledge of glaucoma was the only factor associated with the patient’s selfevaluation of compliance Forgetfulness was the most common reason for nonadherence Only 29 of patients were taking herbal medicinePhysicians should address a patient’s complaint of blurred vision resulting from medication Complete initial explanation of the consequences of nonadherence and of the potential vision loss from glaucoma are critical elements in improving patient adherence in Asian populations
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