Knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) towards glaucoma among new glaucoma patients and their first-degree relatives: A cross-sectional study in a tertiary eye care centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

CONCLUSION: Knowledge about glaucoma is still limited, and awareness programs need to be further activated to spread correct knowledge about the nature of glaucoma, the importance of compliance with treatment, the correct method of instilling eye drops, and the significance of screening at-risk individuals. Patient families should also be involved in educational programs.PMID:38099644 | DOI:10.1177/11206721231219300

Source: European Journal of Ophthalmology - December 15, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Ghadah Mohammed S AlQahtani Abdullah T Al Zahrani Khabir Ahmad Alaa Nukhaylan Albalawi Dana Ahmad Obeid Sami Al Shahwan Source Type: research