Eye drop instillation technique among patients with glaucoma and evaluation of pharmacists' roles in improving their technique: an exploratory study.

Ying Min KanBoon Phiaw KhoLillian KongQiao Xuan ChongMing Nguong Jonathan TiongLing Mei Joyce Wong

Published in: The International journal of pharmacy practice (2022)

Patients with glaucoma treated at Sarawak General Hospital had imperfect eye drop instillation techniques, despite most having used their eye drops for several years. Interventions by pharmacists to improve eye drop instillation are crucial to optimise the medical treatment of patients with glaucoma.

Keyphrases

healthcare
optic nerve
physical activity
emergency department
primary care
general practice
combination therapy
replacement therapy
acute care