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Reported Problems /Difficulties in Taking Glaucoma Medications (N=243)
| Percent (N)* | |
|---|---|
| Drops fall on cheek | 8.6 (21) |
| Problem paying | 21.8 (53) |
| Too many drops come out | 9.9 (24) |
| Can't get drops in eyes | 9.9 (24) |
| Side effects | 3.3 (8) |
| Hard to squeeze the bottle | 4.5 (11) |
| Difficulty remembering | 10.7 (26) |
| Hard to open bottle | 2.5 (6) |
| Dosage times inconvenient | 7.0 (17) |
| Other | 2.1 (5) |
The percentages do not total 100% because patients could report one or more problems.
