Cognitive function and comorbidity linked to different glaucoma medication adherence barriers
Lower cognitive function was associated with knowledge-related barriers to glaucoma medication adherence, while a greater burden of comorbidities was linked to difficulties with eye drop instillation, according to a study.
Researchers analyzed data from 187 consecutive patients with glaucoma who underwent a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) and completed the Shimane University Glaucoma Eye Drop Adherence Questionnaire (SU-GAQ).
Lower Mini-Cog scores were linked to more knowledge-related adherence problems and higher overall questionnaire scores, even after adjusting for other factors. Higher Age-Adjusted Charlson Comorbidity Index scores were associated with higher Technique-domain scores and remained significant after adjustment. G8 scores were not significantly associated with questionnaire outcomes.
Reference
Furue M, Kato Y, Ohtani H, et al. Association of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment with Knowledge- and Technique-Related Eye Drop Adherence Problems in Glaucoma Assessed Using the Shimane University Glaucoma Eye Drop Adherence Questionnaire. J Clin Med. 2026;15(13):5203. doi: 10.3390/jcm15135203. PMID: 42452663.
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