Mobile health and postoperative self-care following glaucoma, cataract, or corneal transplant surgeries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postoperative self-care is a critical determinant of treatment outcomes in ophthalmic patients. Recent advances in mobile health (mHealth) and the widespread adoption of smartphones have created new opportunities to enhance disease management and promote self-care.

Objective

This study aimed to design and evaluate a mobile health application to support self-care among patients following glaucoma surgery, cataract extraction, and corneal transplantation.

Methods

To determine the functional requirements of the mobile health application, a comprehensive literature review was conducted alongside a needs assessment involving patients who had undergone glaucoma surgery, cataract extraction, or corneal transplantation. Based on object-oriented analysis and design,

SUBMITTER: Moghaddasi H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12619237 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature