Open AccessPrevalence of Anxiety and Depression in Patients With Primary Glaucoma in Western India
Author(s) -
Ashutosh Dayal,
Kalyani V K Sodimalla,
Vidya Chelerkar,
Madan Deshpande
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of glaucoma
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.11
H-Index - 88
eISSN - 1536-481X
pISSN - 1057-0829
DOI - 10.1097/ijg.0000000000001935
Subject(s) - medicine , hospital anxiety and depression scale , glaucoma , depression (economics) , anxiety , outpatient clinic , physical therapy , psychiatry , ophthalmology , economics , macroeconomics
Glaucoma can cause disturbance in psychological and emotional functioning of patients, leading to anxiety and depression, even early in the disease. Identification and management of these problems should be included as a part of the holistic approach for patient care.