Quality of life among patients with open-angle glaucoma at Hanoi Eye Hospital in 2025

Abstract

Objective: To describe the current status of vision-related quality of life among patients with open-angle glaucoma at Hanoi Eye Hospital in 2025. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted using the 25-item National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire on 215 patients diagnosed with OAG attending the glaucoma outpatient clinic at Hanoi Eye Hospital. Results: The overall vision-related quality of life among the participants was generally low, with a mean score of 41.7 ± 18.6 out of 100. Over 60% of the patients scored below 50. The domains most severely impaired were general vision and dependency, whereas activities such as driving and color vision were relatively preserved. Notably, visual impairment was associated with a reduced capacity for disease self-management, reflecting underlying limitations in patients’ awareness and self-care behaviors. Conclusion: The vision-related quality of life of patients with open-angle glaucoma at Hanoi Eye Hospital is predominantly at a moderate level. These findings highlight the urgent need to implement comprehensive intervention strategies to enhance the well-being of this vulnerable patient population