Acceptability of a home-based visual field test (Eyecatcher) for glaucoma home monitoring: a qualitative study of patients' views and experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore the acceptability of home visual field (VF) testing using Eyecatcher among people with glaucoma participating in a 6-month home monitoring pilot study.

Design

Qualitative study using face-to-face semistructured interviews. Transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis.

Setting

Participants were recruited in the UK through an advertisement in the International Glaucoma Association (now Glaucoma UK) newsletter.

Participants

Twenty adults (10 women; median age: 71 years) with a diagnosis of glaucoma were recruited (including open angle and normal tension glaucoma; mean deviation=2.5 to -29.9 dB).

Results

All participants could successfully perform VF testing at home. Interview data were coded into four overarching themes regarding

SUBMITTER: Jones L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8030466 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature