Research Progress on the Influence of Self-management Behavior on Glaucoma

Abstract

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world. With the deepening of the understanding of self-management behavior, the research on self-management behavior of glaucoma patients has become a hot issue. This study reviewed the influencing factors, intervention measures and related research tools of self-management behavior of glaucoma patients, in order to provide reference for self-management and related research of glaucoma patients. With the progress of society, glaucoma has become a serious eye disease. Its typical symptoms include obvious atrophy of the optic nerve, decreased vision, and even blindness [1]. At present, it has become the second largest blinding eye disease in the world. The prevalence rate in China has reached 20 % [2] and is developing in a younger direction. Some young patients with glaucoma will suddenly have serious consequences, and their vision will be greatly weakened within a few days or hours, while some teenagers have no symptoms at all, which will eventually lead to the loss of teenagers. It is estimated that there are currently 60.5 million young people in the global age group, and by 2050, this number is expected to exceed 110 million people [3]. There are currently 60.5 million young people in the world, and this number is expected to exceed 100 million by 2035. Due to the visual field defect caused by glaucoma, the patient's balance ability will be reduced, and accidental falls will occur [4]. Visual field defect blindness will cause a huge economic burden on society [5]. The irreversible blindness caused by glaucoma should be paid attention to. The 13 th Five-Year National Eye Health Plan [6] emphasizes that eye health is urgent for national health. It can not only alleviate the suffering of patients, improve their physical health, but also reduce the huge pressure they bear, so as to provide strong support for the development of the country and build a healthy and sustainable international environment.