Vision-Targeted Health-Related Quality-of-Life Survey for Evaluating Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To develop a vision-targeted health-related quality-of-life instrument for patients with glaucoma who are candidates for minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS).

Design

Development of a health-related quality-of-life instrument.

Participants

Twelve practicing ophthalmologists and 41 glaucoma patients.

Methods

A questionnaire was constructed to assess functional limitations, vision-related symptoms, aesthetics, psychosocial issues, and surgical satisfaction for MIGS candidates. Questions were drafted after a review of the literature and subsequently refined based upon input from 1 physician and 4 patient focus groups. Nineteen cognitive interviews were used to ensure that questions were understandable to respondents.

Results

The focus group ide

SUBMITTER: Cui QN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8502782 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature