[Socioeconomic profile of individuals presenting with glaucoma in the service of ophthalmology of the University Hospital of the Federal University of Juiz de Fora - Minas Gerais - Brazil].

Purpose: To assess the socioeconomic profile of individuals presenting with primary glaucoma at the ophthalmology service of the university hospital of the Feredal University of Juiz de Fora (MG), Brazil.

Methods: Submission of a questionnaire to 100 individuals during consultation in the ophthalmology service of the university hospital of Federal University of Juiz de Fora (MG), Brazil.

Results: Eighty-four per cent of individuals were pensioners or retired, 86% had a monthly income of 1 to 2 salaries, 29% had been spending 26 to 75 reais per month with glaucoma therapy, 78% presented with comorbidities and 41% had already abandoned treatment due to financial difficulties in buying the medication.