Abstract
To explore the experiences of African-Caribbean patients with advanced glaucoma. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were used to elicit patients' subjective experiences of becoming a glaucoma patient, receiving treatment, undergoing surgery, and its aftermath. Interview transcripts underwent narrative analysis. The surgeon-patient relationship was central to developing effective coping strategies. Participants described their experiences in terms of what they considered were their responsibilities as patients to the surgeon-patient relationship. They also defined the surgeon's responsibilities and obligations. The use of patient narratives provides a valuable resource for enhancing communication skills and relationship-centred care in the hospital eye service.
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