Presenting features of primary angle-closure glaucoma in patients of mixed ethnic background

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dc.contributor.authorSALMON, J
dc.date.accessioned2021-10-08T07:17:51Z
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dc.date.issued1993
dc.description.abstractThe relative frequency with which patients present with acute or chronic angle-closure glaucoma depends on their ethnic background. In order to examine the presenting features and effects of primary angle-closure glaucoma in people of mixed ethnicity, we reviewed all «coloured» patients who presented to Groote Schuur Hospital with this diagnosis during a 5-year period. Of the 92 patients, 33 (36%) presented with acute angle-closure glaucoma and 59 (64%) with chronic angleclosure glaucoma. The level of intra-ocular pressure on presentation correlated well with the number of quadrants of angle closure (correlation coefficient: r=0,73, P<0,001). When individual eyes were assessed, a mean cup/disc ratio of ≥0,8 was present in 35% (65/184) and glaucomatous visual field loss was present in 56,5% (104/184).The relative frequency with which patients present with acute or chronic angle-closure glaucoma depends on their ethnic background. In order to examine the presenting features and effects of primary angle-closure glaucoma in people of mixed ethnicity, we reviewed all «coloured» patients who presented to Groote Schuur Hospital with this diagnosis during a 5-year period. Of the 92 patients, 33 (36%) presented with acute angle-closure glaucoma and 59 (64%) with chronic angleclosure glaucoma. The level of intra-ocular pressure on presentation correlated well with the number of quadrants of angle closure (correlation coefficient: r=0,73, P<0,001). When individual eyes were assessed, a mean cup/disc ratio of ≥0,8 was present in 35% (65/184) and glaucomatous visual field loss was present in 56,5% (104/184).
dc.identifier.apacitationSALMON, J. (1993). Presenting features of primary angle-closure glaucoma in patients of mixed ethnic background. <i>South African Medical Journal</i>, 83(8), 594 - 597. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/34840en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationSALMON, J "Presenting features of primary angle-closure glaucoma in patients of mixed ethnic background." <i>South African Medical Journal</i> 83, 8. (1993): 594 - 597. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/34840en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationSALMON, J. 1993. Presenting features of primary angle-closure glaucoma in patients of mixed ethnic background. <i>South African Medical Journal.</i> 83(8):594 - 597. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/34840en_ZA
dc.identifier.issn0038-2469
dc.identifier.ris TY - Journal Article AU - SALMON, J AB - The relative frequency with which patients present with acute or chronic angle-closure glaucoma depends on their ethnic background. In order to examine the presenting features and effects of primary angle-closure glaucoma in people of mixed ethnicity, we reviewed all «coloured» patients who presented to Groote Schuur Hospital with this diagnosis during a 5-year period. Of the 92 patients, 33 (36%) presented with acute angle-closure glaucoma and 59 (64%) with chronic angleclosure glaucoma. The level of intra-ocular pressure on presentation correlated well with the number of quadrants of angle closure (correlation coefficient: r=0,73, P<0,001). When individual eyes were assessed, a mean cup/disc ratio of ≥0,8 was present in 35% (65/184) and glaucomatous visual field loss was present in 56,5% (104/184).The relative frequency with which patients present with acute or chronic angle-closure glaucoma depends on their ethnic background. In order to examine the presenting features and effects of primary angle-closure glaucoma in people of mixed ethnicity, we reviewed all «coloured» patients who presented to Groote Schuur Hospital with this diagnosis during a 5-year period. Of the 92 patients, 33 (36%) presented with acute angle-closure glaucoma and 59 (64%) with chronic angleclosure glaucoma. The level of intra-ocular pressure on presentation correlated well with the number of quadrants of angle closure (correlation coefficient: r=0,73, P<0,001). When individual eyes were assessed, a mean cup/disc ratio of ≥0,8 was present in 35% (65/184) and glaucomatous visual field loss was present in 56,5% (104/184). DA - 1993 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town IS - 8 J1 - South African Medical Journal LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PY - 1993 SM - 0038-2469 T1 - Presenting features of primary angle-closure glaucoma in patients of mixed ethnic background TI - Presenting features of primary angle-closure glaucoma in patients of mixed ethnic background UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/34840 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/34840
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationSALMON J. Presenting features of primary angle-closure glaucoma in patients of mixed ethnic background. South African Medical Journal. 1993;83(8):594 - 597. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/34840.en_ZA
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.departmentDivision of Ophthalmology
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Health Sciences
dc.sourceSouth African Medical Journal
dc.source.journalissue8
dc.source.journalvolume83
dc.source.pagination594 - 597
dc.source.urihttps://dx.doi.org/10.7196/sajs.718
dc.subject.otherAngle closure glaucoma
dc.subject.otherRisk factor
dc.subject.otherPrimitive
dc.subject.otherEthnic group
dc.subject.otherHuman
dc.subject.otherSouth Africa
dc.subject.otherEye disease
dc.subject.otherAfrica
dc.subject.otherGlaucome angle fermé
dc.subject.otherFacteur risque
dc.subject.otherPrimitif
dc.subject.otherEthnie
dc.subject.otherHomme
dc.subject.otherRépublique Sud Africaine
dc.subject.otherOeil pathologie
dc.subject.otherAfrique
dc.subject.otherGlaucoma ángulo cerrado
dc.subject.otherFactor riesgo
dc.subject.otherPrimitivo
dc.subject.otherEtnia
dc.subject.otherHombre
dc.subject.otherRepública de Sudáfrica
dc.subject.otherOjo patología
dc.titlePresenting features of primary angle-closure glaucoma in patients of mixed ethnic background
dc.typeJournal Article
uct.type.publicationResearch
uct.type.resourceJournal Article
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