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Acute angle-closed glaucoma and meteorological factors in Split, Croatia
L Bojić1, B Vojniković, D Karelović
1Clinical Hospital Split, Department of Ophthalmology, Split, Croatia.
Collegium Antropologicum
|January 31, 2002
Summary
This study found no direct link between weather and acute closed-angle glaucoma, except for a slight inverse correlation with sunshine hours in November. Glaucoma incidence was higher in winter months.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Environmental Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Acute closed-angle glaucoma (ACG) is an ophthalmic emergency.
- Environmental factors may influence ACG incidence.
- Understanding these links can aid in prevention and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between meteorological factors and the incidence of acute closed-angle glaucoma.
- To analyze seasonal variations in ACG occurrence.
- To identify potential environmental triggers for ACG.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 73 ACG cases from 1995-1999.
- Comparison of ACG incidence with meteorological data: sunshine hours, air temperature, and atmospheric pressure.
- Statistical analysis including t-tests, chi-squared tests, and correlation analysis.
Main Results:
- No significant correlation found between ACG and air temperature or atmospheric pressure.
- A statistically significant correlation was observed in November (z = 2.1; p = 0.03).
- Mean daily sunshine hours on ACG onset days were lower than monthly averages.
- Increased ACG incidence observed during winter months (chi 2 = 14.4; p < 0.01).
Conclusions:
- Seasonal variations in ACG incidence in Split are not directly attributable to meteorological factors.
- A potential inverse relationship exists between acute glaucoma and sunshine.
- Further research is needed to elucidate the complex interplay between environmental factors and ACG.