Ramesh PV, Morya AK, Azad A, Pannerselvam P, Devadas AK, Gopalakrishnan ST, Ramesh SV, Aradhya AK. Navigating the intersection of psychiatry and ophthalmology: A comprehensive review of depression and anxiety management in glaucoma patients. World J Psychiatry 2024; 14(3): 362-369 [PMID: 38617979 DOI: 10.5498/wjp.v14.i3.362]
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Prasanna Venkatesh Ramesh, DNB, MBBS, MS, Department of Glaucoma and Research, Mahathma Eye Hospital Private Limited, No. 6, Seshapuram, Tennur, Trichy 620017, Tamil Nadu, India. email2prajann@gmail.com
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Ophthalmology
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Minireviews
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Prasanna Venkatesh Ramesh, Department of Glaucoma and Research, Mahathma Eye Hospital Private Limited, Trichy 620017, Tamil Nadu, India
Arvind Kumar Morya, Department of Ophthalmology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad 508126, Telangana, India
Ashik Azad, Aji Kunnath Devadas, Ajanya K Aradhya, Department of Optometry and Visual Science, Mahathma Eye Hospital Private Limited, Trichy 620017, Tamil Nadu, India
Pavithra Pannerselvam, Sai Thaejesvi Gopalakrishnan, Junior Resident, Mahathma Eye Hospital Private Limited, Trichy 620017, Tamil Nadu, India
Shruthy Vaishali Ramesh, Department of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Mahathma Eye Hospital Private Limited, Trichy 620017, Tamil Nadu, India
Author contributions: Ramesh PV and Morya AK played big roles they helped plan and carry out the study, and carefully looked at the results; Azad A took the lead in designing the study and writing the manuscript; Pannerselvam P had a key role in coming up with the study’s main ideas and adding helpful suggestions; Ramesh SV made sure the data we used was reliable; Devadas AK, Gopalakrishnan ST, and Aradhya AK provided valuable expertise in reviewing and editing the manuscript; and all authors have carefully reviewed and given their approval for the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: There are no conflicts of interest.
Open-Access: This article is an open-access article that was selected by an in-house editor and fully peer-reviewed by external reviewers. It is distributed in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which permits others to distribute, remix, adapt, build upon this work non-commercially, and license their derivative works on different terms, provided the original work is properly cited and the use is non-commercial. See: https://creativecommons.org/Licenses/by-nc/4.0/
Corresponding author: Prasanna Venkatesh Ramesh, DNB, MBBS, MS, Department of Glaucoma and Research, Mahathma Eye Hospital Private Limited, No. 6, Seshapuram, Tennur, Trichy 620017, Tamil Nadu, India. email2prajann@gmail.com
Received: December 4, 2023 Peer-review started: December 4, 2023 First decision: January 15, 2024 Revised: January 28, 2024 Accepted: February 29, 2024 Article in press: February 29, 2024 Published online: March 19, 2024
Core Tip
Core Tip: This literature review underscores the evolving perspective on glaucoma, traditionally viewed solely as an ocular ailment. It delves into the intricate interplay between glaucoma and mental health, shedding light on the psychological toll exacted by the relentless progression of vision loss. The bidirectional relationship between glaucoma, anxiety, and depression is explored, accentuating factors like progressive vision decline and medication intricacies. Emphasizing holistic patient care, the core recommendation advocates for collaborative efforts between ophthalmologists and psychiatrists to address depression and anxiety, recognizing their impact on treatment adherence, disease trajectory, and the overall well-being of individuals grappling with glaucoma.
