Patients’ experience of living with glaucoma: a phenomenological study

Abstract

This paper provides an insight into the living experiences of the patients with glaucoma using 1-on-1 and focus-group interviews, suggesting that the latter can also offer a means of phenomenological inquiry. We found that those with glaucoma can experience uncertainty surrounding treatment, illness prognosis and family members' risk status. In addition, the Chinese culture can influence the patients' strategies of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In helping those with glaucoma considerations should be taken towards the feelings of future uncertainty that may develop.