Table 1 Glaucoma patient study sub-groups and topics

Late glaucoma patients who had undergone surgery

To gain insights into what motivated them to accept surgery. What their fears were prior to their decision and how they overcame them.

Late glaucoma patients who were on medication

To explore the motivation behind their reported adherence to medication while facing a real threat to their vision. To explore coping techniques used to ensure availability of their drugs and adherence. To explore if they were ever offered surgery to find out why they did not accept it.

Late glaucoma patients who had not undergone surgery and were not on medication

To explore reasons for presenting very late to hospital, accepted surgery or medication. To try to understand the barriers they could not overcome.