Prevalence of Primary Open Angle Glaucoma in Myopes and Hypertensives-An Observational study.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 1
Abstract
Aim: Estimation of Prevalence of Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG) in Myopes and Hypertensives. Materials and Methods: 50 patients each of Myopia and Hypertension were included in the study as per inclusion criteria. An informed consent was obtained from the patients included in the study. These patients were investigated and diagnosed as Primary Open Angle Glaucoma if Intraocular Pressure(IOP) was >21mm Hg and/or Cup Disc Ratio>0.6 and/or Visual Field Defects were suggestive of Glaucoma. The study was conducted from January2017to March 2017 at Government Regional Eye Hospital, Visakhapatnam. Results: Mean Age of patients in Myopic Group was 32.7 years and Hypertensive group was 50.6 years. In the Myopic group 15% of patients had POAG, whereas in the Hypertensive group 5% of patients had POAG. Conclusion: Myopia and Systemic Hypertension are significant Risk factors for Primary Open Angle Glaucoma as per our study.
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Dr. Poluri Swarnalatha, Dr. Ch. Ramakrishna
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