Medical and socio-economic aspects of long term therapy of open angle glaucoma.
Indian J Ophthalmol
;
1991 Jul-Sep; 39(3): 91-3
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-71984
ABSTRACT
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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Assunto principal:
Pilocarpina
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Fatores Socioeconômicos
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Timolol
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Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais
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Idoso
/
Feminino
/
Humanos
/
Masculino
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Epinefrina
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Glaucoma de Ângulo Aberto
Tipo de estudo:
Avaliação Econômica em Saúde
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Estudo observacional
Limite:
Aged80
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Ophthalmol
Ano de publicação:
1991
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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