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Abstract #54714 Published in IGR 15-3
Depression, anxiety, and disturbed sleep in glaucoma
Agorastos A; Skevas C; Matthaei M; Otte C; Klemm M; Richard G; Huber CGThe Journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences 2013; 25: 205-213
Although it has been suggested that glaucoma is associated with circadian misalignment, sleep disorder, anxiety, and depression, these comorbid conditions have not received much attention. This study provides evidence for a significantly higher prevalence of depression, trait anxiety, and sleep disturbances in patients with progressed glaucoma, as compared with glaucoma patients with no or minor visual field defects (VFD). Logistic-regression analyses suggest that severe VFD constitute a significant predictor of depression, trait-anxiety, and sleep disturbance. RESULTS: indicate the necessity of regular screening and psychochronobiological treatment in glaucoma patients.
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Classification:
9.4.15 Glaucoma in relation to systemic disease (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders)