Depression and anxiety in patients with eye diseases represent a significant medical and social problem, as they remain underdiagnosed by ophthalmologists, leading to reduced quality of life, social isolation, and disability. Timely detection of mental disorders and an interdisciplinary approach improve rehabilitation and prognosis. This review article presents data on the prevalence of major depressive disorder (MDD) and anxiety in patients with eye diseases. The average prevalence of depression is 25%, with the highest rates in dry eye syndrome (29–40%), glaucoma (10–32%), age-related macular degeneration (2–44%), and diabetic retinopathy. Depression and anxiety remain underdiagnosed, worsening patients’ quality of life and leading to social isolation. The authors emphasize the need for screening mental disorders by ophthalmologists and an interdisciplinary approach involving psychologists and psychiatrists to improve rehabilitation and preserve psychoemotional health in patients of all age groups.
| Mualliflar | Имшенецкая Т.А., Ярмак О.А., Вашкевич Г.В. |
|---|---|
| Jurnal | Передовая Офтальмология |
| Nashr sanasi | 2026-04-19 |
| Jild | 16 |
| Son | 1 |
| Betlar | 28-33 |
| DOI | 10.57231/j.ao.2026.16.1.005 |
DOI: 10.57231/j.ao.2026.16.1.005 · Maqolaning asl sahifasi · PDF
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