Abstract: Objective: To develop a health education program for glaucoma patients grounded in protection motivation theory, offering a practical resource for clinical and educational applications. Methods: Through theoretical analysis, a literature review, and group discussions, we identified health education indicators for glaucoma patients and compiled an initial item pool. Between November 2024 and March 2025, experts in related fields participated in a two-round Delphi survey. We used the analytic hierarchy process to determine indicator weights, thus producing the final program. Results: A total of 23 experts completed both rounds. The process yielded a program comprising 2 first-level, 7 second-level, and 25 third-level indicators. The experts' response rate was 100.0% for both rounds, and their authority coefficients were 0.874 and 0.908. The coefficients of variation ranged from 0.060 to 0.301 (first round) and 0.059 to 0.238 (second round). Kendall's coefficients of concordance were 0.162 and 0.167 (both P<0.001). Consistency ratio values for all third-level items were below 0.10, meeting the required consistency standards. Conclusion: This preliminary health education program for glaucoma patients demonstrates strong scientific merit and practical relevance, providing a solid foundation for further validation and implementation.

Key words: glaucoma; protective motivation; health education; nursing; Delphi method