Assessment of eye drop instillation technique in patients with glaucoma: a hospital-based cross-sectional study in Eastern China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To objectively and subjectively assess eye drop instillation in patients with glaucoma, and identified factors associated with eye drop instillation failure.

Methods

This cross-sectional observational study included patients who visited an outpatient clinic between August and November 2023. Patients were objectively assessed by observing a demonstration, and subjectively assessed through interview responses.

Results

A total of 187 individuals diagnosed with glaucoma participated, with an average age of 63.1 ± 10.5 years. During the demonstration, 84.5% of participants succeeded in squeezing at least one drop in the eye; however, only 68 patients (36.4%) were classified as having instillation success. The objective and subjective evaluations were inconsisten

SUBMITTER: Zhang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12486826 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature