Approaches to Anti-Glaucoma Medication Nonadherence
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Identify barriers to medication adherence among their patients. 2. Take steps to reduce nonadherence among glaucoma patients. 3. Identify glaucoma patients who may benefi t from sustained-release therapies by increasing awareness of nonadherence with eye drop treatment. 4. Compare diff erent drug-delivery systems developed for glaucoma based on considerations of effi cacy, safety, and practicality. EDITORS
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