Summary of patients’ knowledge of glaucoma before and after diagnosis
| Knowledge | Number of patients (%) |
|---|---|
| Before diagnosis | |
| Number who had heard of glaucoma (N=366) | 42 (11.5) |
| Of those who have heard of glaucoma (N=42) | |
| Number aware that it can cause vision loss | 30 (71.4) |
| Number who believed vision loss from glaucoma can be reversed | 19 (45.2) |
| Number aware it could run in families | 23 (54.8) |
| Number aware of the need for lifelong treatment | 31 (73.8) |
| Number who would accept an offer of surgery (N=366) | 323 (89.5) |
| Number who have taken traditional medication for their eyes (N=366) | 32 (8.8) |
| After diagnosis | |
| Number who understand glaucoma (N=366) | 229 (64.1) |
| Of those who understood (N=229) | |
| Number briefed | 213 (93.0) |
| Number who had received leaflet | 26 (11.4) |