title: Psychological Aspects of Glaucoma.
abstract: Glaucoma is a group of optic neuropathies that is more prevalent among the elderly population and commonly associates with comorbidities, including mental disorders in that population. This article reviews the relationship between glaucoma and mental disorders. In it, we discuss the coexistence of glaucoma and mental illnesses, including Alzheimer's disease, depression, and personality disorder. We also focus on the proper treatment approaches for glaucoma patients with mental comorbidity and poor treatment adherence. We summarize some cautiously recommended psychotherapeutic medications, while also discussing the psychologically adverse effects of antiglaucoma medications.
authors.affiliation: *Department of Ophthalmology and Inha Vision Science Laboratory, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon; †Institute of Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul; and ‡Department of Psychiatry, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Korea.
authors.forename: Ah Reum
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Jeong
authors.forename: Chan Yun
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Min Hee
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Kang
authors.forename: Na Rae
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Kim
mesh_terms: D015897:Comorbidity; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology*