Musa Istabraq, Bansal Surbhi, Kaleem Mona A
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD USA.
Department of Ophthalmology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA USA.
Curr Ophthalmol Rep. 2022;10(3):85-90. doi: 10.1007/s40135-022-00292-6. Epub 2022 Jul 27.
This article reviews socioeconomic elements that impact the access to glaucoma care, early intervention in susceptible patients, and longevity of treatment and patient compliance in various demographic groups.
Socioeconomic factors such as insurance eligibility, education, income, marital status, and access to technology can deeply impact the diagnosis and long-term treatment of glaucoma patients. Depending on the severity, and/or urgency of care, many individuals who face these barriers forgo annual eye exams, leading to a higher incidence of untreated glaucoma.
Early intervention and regular follow-up are essential for patient compliance in the management of glaucoma. Routine eye care leads to earlier detection and can improve management options and reduce the severity of disease burden.
本文综述了影响青光眼治疗可及性、易感患者早期干预以及不同人群治疗持久性和患者依从性的社会经济因素。
保险资格、教育程度、收入、婚姻状况和技术可及性等社会经济因素会对青光眼患者的诊断和长期治疗产生深远影响。根据护理的严重程度和/或紧迫性，许多面临这些障碍的人会放弃年度眼科检查，导致未经治疗的青光眼发病率更高。
早期干预和定期随访对于青光眼管理中的患者依从性至关重要。常规眼科护理可实现更早的检测，并可改善管理选择，减轻疾病负担的严重程度。
