In their eyes: parental experiences navigating pediatric glaucoma diagnosis, treatment, and care in Turkey - a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pediatric glaucoma is a rare but vision-threatening condition requiring complex, lifelong management. While clinical outcomes have been well-documented, little is known about the lived experiences of families navigating this condition, particularly in middle-income countries. This study aimed to explore how parents in Turkey experience and navigate the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care of a child with pediatric glaucoma.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative exploratory study using semi-structured interviews with parents of children diagnosed with pediatric glaucoma in Turkey. Twenty-two parents (17 mothers, 5 fathers) representing 20 children with various forms of pediatric glaucoma participated. Participants were recruited through pediatric ophthalmology clini

SUBMITTER: Yuksel Elgin C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12128378 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature