Studies show that the prevalence of undetected glaucoma in the population of Toronto appears to be higher than estimates of glaucoma prevalence in other Western countries (Anraku et al. 2011). Similarly, the highest prevalence of open-angle glaucoma was observed among the African community while the highest prevalence of angle-closure glaucoma occurred in the Inuit community (Cook and Foster 2012). However, despite the high risk in a black community in Toronto, glaucoma …show more content…
The study aims to investigate the potential of health promotion via eHealth (mobile) in increasing glaucoma awareness, improve treatment compliance and changing health - seeking behavior among adults in a disadvantaged population in Saskatoon. In addition, the study aims to provide education on the importance of regular eye examination in order to promote early detection and management of glaucoma via eHealth and subsequently determine how effective eHealth tools are in achieving these objectives and support healthy living in