Depression, anxiety, and disturbed sleep in glaucoma.
Τίτλος | Depression, anxiety, and disturbed sleep in glaucoma. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2013 |
Authors | Agorastos, A., Skevas C., Matthaei M., Otte C., Klemm M., Richard G., & Huber C. G. |
Journal | J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci |
Volume | 25 |
Issue | 3 |
Pagination | 205-13 |
Date Published | 2013 Summer |
ISSN | 1545-7222 |
Λέξεις κλειδιά | Adult, Anxiety, Depression, Female, Glaucoma, Humans, Logistic Models, Male, Middle Aged, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Psychometrics, Sleep Wake Disorders, Surveys and Questionnaires, Visual Fields |
Abstract | Although it has been suggested that glaucoma is associated with circadian misalignment, sleep disorder, anxiety, and depression, these comorbid conditions have not received much attention. This study provides evidence for a significantly higher prevalence of depression, trait anxiety, and sleep disturbances in patients with progressed glaucoma, as compared with glaucoma patients with no or minor visual field defects (VFD). Logistic-regression analyses suggest that severe VFD constitute a significant predictor of depression, trait-anxiety, and sleep disturbance. Results indicate the necessity of regular screening and psychochronobiological treatment in glaucoma patients. |
DOI | 10.1176/appi.neuropsych.12020030 |
Alternate Journal | J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci |
PubMed ID | 24026713 |