Mrs.SARIN SHA

Dr. SMITHA V.K., Dr.GIRIJA KRISHNAPILLAI

Abstract

Purpose:To analyze the relationship between glaucoma severity and galucoma related quality of life in POAG patients.

Methodology:cross sectional study.86 patients with mild(n_24),moderate(n_25),or severe (n_17) glaucoma and 20 controls enrolled.Glaucoma severity was classified according to binocular visual field loss.A complete ophthalmological evaluation including BCVA, IOP, fundus examination,HFA 24-2 was done.The GQL-15 questionnaire has 4 domains of visual disability:(1)Central & near vision(2)Peripheral vision(3) dark adaptation and glare(4) outdoor mobility.

Results:Mean age was 58.50± 9.90.Mean GQL-15 score in mild,moderate & severe glaucoma was 22.67,32.76,53.12 respectively,increased with glaucoma severity.Individual gql-15 domain scores were higher in cases and was statistically significant.The domains maximum affected was dark adaptation(P value<0.001 in all domains). Conclusion:GQL 15 scores closely correlated with poor quality of life with increasing glaucoma severity.

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