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Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify factors associated with adherence and understanding.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Of the 75 patients with ocular inflammatory disease, 14 (18.7%) were evaluated to be highly adherent to their prescribed medications, despite 33 (44%) reporting no perceived barriers to adherence. 38 (50.6%) were unable to recall the purpose of their medications, despite 59 (78.6%) reporting that the purpose of their medications was clearly explained to them. The ability to accurately recall their ocular inflammatory diagnosis (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.041) was independently associated with good adherence rates. 19 (25.3%) displayed good understanding of their ophthalmic condition and medication regimen. A higher income was independently associated with good understanding of their condition and medication regimen (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.032).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Medication adherence in ocular inflammatory disease is suboptimal. Our results indicate a discordance between explained and recalled medication and condition information, impacting adherence negatively. 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