Putting glaucoma patients front and center
In this feature, a glaucoma patient and key experts in the field explore the role patients play in improving glaucoma management. They discuss the importance of understanding patients’ experiences in order to develop tailored clinical approaches that optimise treatment adherence and outcomes.
The article includes valuable insight from a glaucoma patient and expert opinions from:
- Dr Andrew Tatham, Ophthalmic Surgeon, Consultant, Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion and the Edinburgh Clinic, UK
- Phil Graves, Behavioural Psychology Expert, UK
- Jean-Sebastien Garrigue, Vice President of R&D, Santen EMEA, France
“Managing glaucoma is as much a mental achievement as a physical one.”
Glaucoma patient from the UK
“When choosing clinical strategies, we must consider patients’ individual experiences, habits and preferences; patients who are involved in clinical decisions tend to become more invested in their own care.”
Andrew Tatham, Ophthalmic Surgeon, Consultant, Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion and the Edinburgh Clinic, UK
“The importance of studying each participant’s behaviour [is] to understand how glaucoma patients’ experiences impact on their condition, both directly and indirectly.”
Phil Graves, Behavioural Psychology Expert, UK
“Patients are equal partners in Santen’s development of innovative products and services. Patient feedback enables Santen to design research according to unmet needs, develop relevant patient-reported outcomes, update clinical trial protocols and logistics for successful trials completion, and develop patient educational material.”
Jean-Sebastien Garrigue, Vice President of R&D, Santen EMEA, France
