Medical and socio-economic aspects of long term therapy of open angle glaucoma
Hundred patients of open angle glaucoma (OAG) who were on any one of the three drugs pilocarpine, timolol and epinephrine--for an average period of 3.3 years were chosen. Proforma regarding socio-economic status and the patients′ reaction to long-term medication were recorded. Though the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
1991-01-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Ophthalmology |
| Online Access: | http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=1991;volume=39;issue=3;spage=91;epage=93;aulast=Sood |
| Summary: | Hundred patients of open angle glaucoma (OAG) who were on any one of the three drugs pilocarpine, timolol and epinephrine--for an average period of 3.3 years were chosen. Proforma regarding socio-economic status and the patients′ reaction to long-term medication were recorded. Though the objective and subjective effects of long term medication were negligible the financial constraints were considerable. More than 70% patient would prefer laser′s and surgery because of the cumbersome schedule and financial burden. The visit to the clinic was a time consuming process suggesting a lack of adequate glaucoma follow-up at the peripheral level. The study reflects a need for reorientation of glaucoma management. |
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| ISSN: | 0301-4738 |