ArticleBMJ open ophthalmology2024
Predictors and long-term patterns of medication adherence to glaucoma treatment in Denmark-an observational registry study of 30 100 Danish patients with glaucoma.
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- Efficacy of Intraoperative 9-0 Nylon Thread Insertion for Preventing Hypotony-Related Complications Following PreserFlo MicroShunt Implantation in Japanese Patients: A Comparative Study.Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2026Article
- Assessment of medication adherence among elderly ophthalmic patients during transition from hospital to home: a cross-sectional study.International ophthalmology · 2025Article
- Drug Utilization, Adherence and Predictors of Drug-Changes and Discontinuation of Glaucoma Drug Therapies.Advances in therapy · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundSelf-treatment with glaucoma medication (eye drops) has been associated with adherence challenges. Poor adherence results in worse outcomes in terms of visual field loss.
objectiveTo investigate patterns in medication adherence among Danish patients with glaucoma in relation to selected predictors of adherence, long-term adherence patterns, and long-term societal economic consequences of poor adherence. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This register-based study included 30 100 glaucoma patients followed for 10 years between 2000 and 2018. Glaucoma was identified from the Danish national registers by diagnosis of Open Angle Glaucoma and/or by redeemed prescriptions of glaucoma medication. Logistic regression models were applied to estimate patient characteristics related to medical adherence. Diagnosis-related group fees were applied to estimate healthcare costs.
resultsHigh adherence in the first year(s) of treatment was less likely among men (OR
conclusionIncreasing age, female sex and low comorbidity score are correlated with better adherence to glaucoma treatment. Adherence in the first years of treatment may be a good predictor for future adherence. In the long term, patients with poor adherence are overall more expensive to society in terms of hospital contacts.
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