Purpose: To present the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) for glaucoma management and their determinants among adult Saudi patients.
Methods: The study was conducted between January and June 2017. Glaucoma patients from the ophthalmology clinic were interviewed.
Background Glaucoma in adults is a leading eye disease that causes blindness. Its management is life long and both surgical and medical treatment options are available to manage this ailment. Patients and their caregiver's cooperation in instilling timely eye drops is crucial for the effective reduction of intraocular pressure (IOP) and by halting/delaying the progression of visual disabilities due to glaucoma.
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