Table 3.

Reasons for changes in adherence behavior over the previous 6 months

Used medication “more” regularly in last 6 months	Used medication “less” regularly in last 6 months
Better at instillation of drops	Difficulties with drop insertion
More established routine	Worsening memory
More practice at putting in drops	Do not know what drops are supposed to do
Increased trust in medication	Not as worried about eyes as used to be
Better drops and an easier regime	More complacent
Disease worsening	Too many other worries lately
Better knowledge/understanding of disease – did not know what drops were for previously	Recent increase in medication – miss morning drop