Utilization of PHQ-9 Russian version for insane violations evaluation in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma
Investigation of internal consistency and diagnostic value of PHQ-9 Russian version was done based on examination results of 128 patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAg). It was determined that questionnaire has gratifying psychometric properties and may be used for quantified evaluation of depression symptoms in patients with POAg. It was reported that the most marked manifestations of POAg-associated depressive symptomatology are hypothymia, sleep disturbance, fatigability. dependence of insane violations in patients with POAg from intensity of disturbances in ophthalmological status was demonstrated. Statement that simultaneous study of PHQ-9 profile, cognitive functions and intensity of oxidative stress provide additional (oblique) information about intraocular blood flow condition and retina photosensitivity was justify