Tudor Gail

Sleath Betsy, Beznos Bethany, Carpenter Delesha M, Budenz Donald L, Muir Kelly W, Romero Maria S et al.

This study found African American glaucoma patients and providers rarely discuss quality-of-life. Communication improved with African American providers, highlighting a need for enhanced residency training on patient QoL discussions.

Beznos Bethany, Sayner Robyn, Carpenter Delesha M, Budenz Donald L, Muir Kelly W, Annis Izabela E et al.

African American glaucoma patients often have questions, but many don't ask them all during visits, even with a prompt list. This highlights a need to improve patient-provider communication.

Sleath Betsy, Blalock Susan J, Carpenter Delesha M, Sayner Robyn, Muir Kelly W, Slota Catherine et al.

This study found that patient self-efficacy and physician education on drop administration positively impact glaucoma medication adherence, highlighting communication's role in better outcomes.

Sleath Betsy, Robin Alan L, Covert David, Byrd John E, Tudor Gail, Svarstad Bonnie

This study found 60% of glaucoma patients reported medication problems, with memory issues and other concerns significantly linked to lower adherence. Clinicians should address these problems to improve treatment success.