International Journal of Nursing Research

Objective To explore the current status and influencing factors of visual related quality of life (VRQoL) in aged glaucoma patients with unilateral blindness. Methods A total of 152 eligible patients were enrolled by convenience sampling from Tianjin Eye Hospital between April 2023 and March 2025. Their VRQoL status and influencing factors were analyzed. Results The VRQoL comprehensive score was (58.31 ± 12.42), with the lowest scores in each dimension being driving (1.63 ± 0.41), peripheral vision (1.58 ± 0.33), and role limitation (1.79 ± 0.37). Multiple regression analysis showed that worse corrected visual acuity (BCVA), more severe visual field defects (MD), use of ≥ 3 intraocular pressure lowering drugs, systemic comorbidities affecting daily activities, and an education level of high school or below were independent risk factors (P<0.05); VRQoL is positively correlated with BCVA and MD values (P<0.05). Conclusion VRQoL is significantly impaired in aged glaucoma patients with unilateral blindness, with the main influencing factors being visual function of the surviving eye, medication burden, education level, and systemic comorbidities.

Aged; Glaucoma; Unilateral blindness; Visual related quality of life; Influencing factors