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Glaucoma among Saudi Arabian population: a scoping review
Ismail Abuallut1, Mohammed Khalid Arishi2, Ahmed Mustafa Albarnawi2
1Department of Surgery, Ophthalmology Division, College of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia.
International Journal of Ophthalmology
|December 19, 2023
Summary
Glaucoma is underdiagnosed in Saudi Arabia, leading to significant vision loss. This review highlights poor public knowledge but acceptable patient awareness, with fair practices, emphasizing the need for public education.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Glaucoma poses a high risk of permanent visual dysfunction and is underdiagnosed in primary care.
- In Saudi Arabia, approximately 11% of glaucoma patients experience bilateral blindness, underscoring the severity of the issue.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate and present the glaucoma profile in Saudi Arabia.
- To analyze the prevalence, knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) towards glaucoma among the Saudi population.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review was conducted using an online search of four databases via www.rayyan.ai.
- Twenty-one articles published between 2014 and 2022, involving 11,388 adult participants, were included.
Main Results:
- Most studies were conducted in Riyadh and Jeddah.
- General population demonstrated poor knowledge of glaucoma, whereas glaucoma patients had acceptable knowledge.
- Attitudes towards glaucoma were positive, but compliance and practice were fair.
Conclusions:
- There is a critical need for enhanced public health and educational programs regarding glaucoma in Saudi Arabia.
- Targeted interventions are necessary to improve awareness, early detection, and management of glaucoma to prevent vision loss.
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