Undraa Altangerel1, George L Spaeth, Douglas J Rhee. 1. Laboratory for Molecular Opthalmology, Willis Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This report briefly reviews recent instruments designed to test the visual function and quality of life of patients with glaucoma. RECENT FINDINGS: Several investigators have examined the functional status and vision-related quality of life among patients with glaucoma. These studies have shown that patients with glaucoma experience diminished visual function and poorer quality of life. SUMMARY: Because glaucoma and its treatment, either medical or surgical, can affect global quality of life as well as vision-related functioning, the assessment of both general and visual system health status is relevant.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This report briefly reviews recent instruments designed to test the visual function and quality of life of patients with glaucoma. RECENT FINDINGS: Several investigators have examined the functional status and vision-related quality of life among patients with glaucoma. These studies have shown that patients with glaucoma experience diminished visual function and poorer quality of life. SUMMARY: Because glaucoma and its treatment, either medical or surgical, can affect global quality of life as well as vision-related functioning, the assessment of both general and visual system health status is relevant.
Authors: Thomas Hyphantis; Barbara Tomenson; Vassiliki Paika; Augoustina Almyroudi; Chrisavgi Pappa; Niki Tsifetaki; Paraskevi V Voulgari; Alexandros A Drosos; Nicholas Pavlidis; Francis Creed Journal: Qual Life Res Date: 2009-08-22 Impact factor: 4.147
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