The Pathological Work-Life Model of the Chronic Glaucoma Patient: Risk Factors and Therapeutic Tips.

Patients with glaucoma disease can suffer not only physical burdens from decreasing visual acuity but even psychological abnormalities. Targeted questionnaires can be used to assess the level of psychic abnormalities; for example, the "health model" can be used to demonstrate inequality. The effects of glaucoma disease on quality of life and life satisfaction are discussed, with therapeutic tips with methods to prevent social isolation and loneliness.