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Five-year nationwide incidence of macular hole requiring surgery in Korea

Soo Chang Cho1,2, Sang Jun Park1, Seong Jun Byun1

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea.

The British Journal of Ophthalmology
|January 25, 2019
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

The incidence of macular hole (MH) surgery in Korea is 3.14 per 100,000 person-years, with higher rates in women and older adults. This population-based study highlights key demographics for surgical macular hole (MH) intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Macular hole (MH) is an eye condition requiring surgical intervention.
  • Understanding the incidence and demographics of MH is crucial for healthcare planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the incidence and demographic characteristics of patients undergoing surgery for macular hole (MH) in Korea.
  • To provide population-based data on MH surgical needs.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of the Korean national health claims database (2011-2015).
  • Identification of patients with diagnostic and surgical codes for MH and vitrectomy.
  • Calculation of average incidence rates using direct standardization with 2015 census data.

Main Results:

  • A total of 7,301 patients with MH requiring surgery were identified.
  • The average incidence of MH surgery was 3.14 per 100,000 person-years.
  • Incidence was significantly higher in women (4.29) than men (2.00) and increased with age, peaking in the 65-69 age group.

Conclusions:

  • This study is the largest nationwide population-based investigation of MH incidence in South Korea.
  • Macular hole (MH) is more prevalent in elderly individuals, particularly women.
  • The findings underscore the demographic trends of MH requiring surgical intervention.
Keywords:
incidence ratemacular holenational claims databasevitrectomy

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