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Screening siblings for glaucoma in the UK.

S A Vernon1

  • 1Academic Unit of Ophthalmology, University Hospital, Nottingham.

Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
|September 1, 1991
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Ophthalmologists vary in screening siblings of glaucoma patients. A pilot study showed a hospital-based screening program successfully identified cases, with 12.5% needing treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Public Health
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Chronic simple glaucoma poses a significant risk to family members.
  • Current practices for alerting and screening at-risk siblings are inconsistent among ophthalmologists.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess current ophthalmologist practices regarding sibling screening for chronic simple glaucoma.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of a hospital-based screening program for at-risk siblings.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was distributed to ophthalmologists in the Trent Region.
  • A pilot hospital-based screening service was conducted, inviting siblings within a 15-mile radius via letter.
  • Response rates and outcomes of screening were analyzed.

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Main Results:

  • 18% of responding ophthalmologists do not alert siblings of glaucoma patients.
  • All respondents would recommend screening for siblings over 40 under ideal conditions.
  • The pilot study achieved a 90% attendance rate, identifying 12.5% needing treatment and 11% requiring observation.
  • The estimated cost per detected case of treatable disease was £138.

Conclusions:

  • There is a need for standardized protocols for sibling screening in chronic simple glaucoma.
  • Hospital-based screening programs can be effective in identifying at-risk individuals.
  • Targeted screening of siblings offers a cost-effective approach to early glaucoma detection and management.