Fear of progression and associated factors in glaucoma patients: a latent profile analysis
Chunyan Yang, Shenyi Chen, Suihua Zhong, Yuyao Ling, Xiaoxin Guo, Weixin Zheng, Yiqing Li, Yu Zhang · 2026
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Chunyan Yang and co-authors profile fear of disease progression in glaucoma patients in a 2026 questionnaire study. Glaucoma slowly damages vision, and fear that it will worsen can erode quality of life. Two hundred twenty-seven patients completed scales on fear of progression, eye symptoms, and illness perception, alongside clinical and social information. Statistical profiling grouped patients by their fear patterns.
Three groups emerged: a low-fear supported group covering about one fifth, a moderate-fear stable group near half, and a high-fear uncertain group near one third. Middle age, unemployment, being married, worse visual field loss in the poorer eye, and a heavier perceived illness burden each raised the odds of higher fear. The authors urge clinicians to identify high-fear patients and tailor psychological support to their needs.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Chunyan Yang, Shenyi Chen, Suihua Zhong, Yuyao Ling, Xiaoxin Guo, Weixin Zheng, Yiqing Li, Yu Zhang |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 46632 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |