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Pterygium in Lima, Peru.

J R Rojas, H Málaga

    Annals of Ophthalmology
    |April 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Pterygium, a common eye condition, affects over 30% of patients in Lima, Peru. Its prevalence significantly increases with age, but not with sex or occupation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Pterygium is a common ocular surface condition.
    • Understanding its prevalence is crucial for public health initiatives.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence of pterygium in Lima, Peru.
    • To investigate the association of pterygium with age, sex, and occupation.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was conducted on 367 patients across four hospitals in Lima, Peru.
    • Random proportional sampling was utilized.
    • Data on age, sex, and occupation were collected.

    Main Results:

    • An overall pterygium prevalence of 31.06% was observed.
  • Prevalence significantly increased with advancing age.
  • No statistically significant differences were found regarding sex or occupation.

    • Conclusions:

    • Age is a significant risk factor for pterygium.
    • While trends suggested higher incidence in males and outdoor workers, these were not statistically significant in this study population.