The glaucoma quality of life assessment.

Abstract

In the next 15 years, expected increase in incidence of glaucoma is predicted. The glaucoma results in changes of quality of life of patients deteriorating in parallel with progression of stage of disease. The presence of many concomitant diseases in patients has significant impact on survival, exacerbations. hospitalizations and quality of life of patients. The impact of glaucoma on implementation of everyday human activities determines relevance of studying issues of quality of life. The physical state of health level of males is lower than that of females. The vision of both eyes is higher in males than in females. The overall assessment of vision in case of glaucoma causes pronounced decrease in visual function both in males and females. The most patients with glaucoma suffer with decrease in performance and restriction of work. The irritation occurs especially in males and females have uncomfortable relationships due to eye pain and less housework due to vision problems. The overall assessment of vision in case of glaucoma causes violation of visual perception. The social and psychological components affecting quality of life are violated that affects both mental and physical health.