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[Eye care in Greenland in 1979-1988].

P H Alsbirk, V Clemmesen, S V Kessing

    Ugeskrift for Laeger
    |November 13, 1989
    PubMed
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    Specialist eye care in Greenland saw increasing demand for services like cataract and glaucoma treatment. Despite challenges, the need for an eye surgical unit and continued district care is evident.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Public Health
    • Arctic Medicine

    Background:

    • Specialist eye care in Greenland relies on visiting consultants, with a ten-year review of 66 consultant reports.
    • Ophthalmology services increased over the decade, with 8-9 ophthalmologists conducting approximately 2,500 consultations annually.
    • The study highlights the unique challenges and patterns of eye diseases in the Greenlandic population.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the landscape of specialist eye care provided in Greenland over a ten-year period.
    • To analyze the types of eye conditions treated and the workload of visiting ophthalmologists.
    • To assess the impact of evolving treatment modalities on surgical referrals and the need for local infrastructure.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 66 reports from visiting ophthalmology consultants.
    • Data collection spanned a ten-year period, detailing consultation numbers, diagnoses, and surgical referrals.
    • Analysis of diagnostic distribution, including refractive anomalies, cataract, posterior segment conditions, and glaucoma.

    Main Results:

    • Refractive anomalies (30%), cataract (15%), posterior segment conditions (12%), and glaucoma (10%) were the most common diagnoses.
    • A significant proportion of eye diseases were age-related, with a notable Greenlandic influence.
    • Surgical interventions for cataract and glaucoma were increasingly referred to Rigshospitalet after 1985-1986, coinciding with advancements in surgical techniques.

    Conclusions:

    • There is a pressing need for establishing an eye surgical unit within Greenland to manage the growing demand.
    • Continued provision of specialist eye care in the districts is crucial for addressing the prevalent eye conditions.
    • The findings underscore the importance of adapting healthcare infrastructure to evolving medical capabilities and population needs in remote regions.

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