Relationship of Gender With Laser Retinopexy for Retinal Breaks

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Retinal Surgery
• Public Health

Background:

• Retinal breaks and degeneration pose risks for vision loss.
• Laser retinopexy is a common treatment for retinal tears and degeneration.
• Understanding demographic factors in treatment is crucial for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the association between gender and laser retinopexy in the Pakistani population.
• To determine if gender influences the utilization of laser retinopexy for retinal breaks.

Main Methods:

• A 10-year retrospective observational study at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi.
• Included 958 patients who underwent laser retinopexy for retinal tears or high-risk degeneration.
• Excluded eyes with prior retinal detachment treatment; descriptive statistics were used.

Main Results:

• Males comprised 53.87% of the 958 patients who underwent laser retinopexy.
• The mean age was 43.99 years, with the largest age group being 51-60 years (26.40%).
• Bilateral procedures were performed in 48.12% of patients.

Conclusions:

• Laser retinopexy was more frequently performed in males than females in this Pakistani cohort.
• The observed gender ratio in laser retinopexy is consistent with the higher male prevalence of retinal tears and detachment.
• No significant gender bias was identified in patients undergoing laser retinopexy.