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[The possibilities for early diagnosis in primary open-angle glaucoma]
Revista De Chirurgie, Oncologie, Radiologie, O. R. L., Oftalmologie, Stomatologie. Seria: Oftalmologie
|April 1, 1989
Summary
This study investigated 127 patients for primary open-angle glaucoma. Diagnostic investigations confirmed the condition in 57 patients, aiding in glaucoma diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Glaucoma Research
Background:
- Primary open-angle glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.
- Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing glaucoma and preventing vision loss.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the diagnostic yield of a comprehensive ophthalmic investigation for primary open-angle glaucoma.
- To determine the prevalence of confirmed primary open-angle glaucoma in a cohort of suspected patients.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 127 patients with suspected primary open-angle glaucoma was recruited.
- Patients underwent a complex antiglaucomatous investigation at the Cluj-Napoca Clinic of Ophthalmology.
Main Results:
- The diagnostic investigation confirmed primary open-angle glaucoma in 57 out of 127 patients.
- This represents a confirmation rate of approximately 44.9% in the studied cohort.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive ophthalmic investigations are effective in diagnosing primary open-angle glaucoma.
- The findings highlight the importance of thorough diagnostic workups in ophthalmology clinics for glaucoma suspects.