“CALIDAD DE VIDA EN PACIENTES CON GLAUCOMA EN EL PERIODO SEPTIEMBRE 1 2016 – AGOSTO 30 2017”.

Abstract

To determine the affectation in the quality of life of patients with glaucoma. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the quality of life in patients with mild, moderate, severe, and very advanced glaucoma using the Quality of Life Glaucoma Questionnaire (GQL-15) and the SF-36 Life Scale Questionnaire. Methodology: This is an observational cross-sectional analytical study. A total of 89 patients with a range between 10 and 89 years were analyzed. All participants completed both questionnaires and underwent a complete ophthalmic examination. Glaucomatous damage in the worst eye was used to divide patients into 4 categories: mild, moderate, severe, and very advanced glaucoma. We correlated each questionnaire with each other, in addition it was related to structural damage, with demographic variables age, sex, educational level and marital status. Results: 89 patients completed each questionnaire, 58% were women and 42% were men. The mean age was 66.6 years with a standard deviation of 14.2 years. Conclusion: It is concluded that glaucoma affects the quality of life of patients. This not only affects visual function, it also influences the general health of the patient. The greater the impact on the quality of life, the greater the visual impairment and physical function. The greatest limitation caused by glaucoma is seen in patients with severe glaucoma. It is also recommended to carry out a study with a larger sample, and to evaluate other variables such as the time of evolution of the disease, use of medication and previous surgeries performed.