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An association between hypothyroidism and primary open-angle glaucoma

K D Smith1, B P Arthurs, N Saheb

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.

Ophthalmology
|October 1, 1993
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Hypothyroidism is significantly associated with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). A notable percentage of POAG patients have undiagnosed hypothyroidism, highlighting the need for screening.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.
  • Hypothyroidism, a condition of insufficient thyroid hormone production, affects a significant portion of the population.
  • The potential relationship between POAG and hypothyroidism requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between hypothyroidism and primary open-angle glaucoma.
  • To determine the prevalence of hypothyroidism in patients with POAG compared to a control group.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study design was employed.
  • Sixty-four patients diagnosed with POAG and 64 control subjects from an eye clinic were assessed.

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  • Hypothyroidism was evaluated through patient history and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) immunoradiometric assay, with endocrinologist consultation for elevated TSH levels.

    • Main Results:

    • A statistically significant higher prevalence of hypothyroidism was observed in the POAG group (23.4%) compared to the control group (4.7%).
    • Among POAG patients, 10.9% were newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism.
    • In the control group, 3.1% were newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism.

    Conclusions:

    • A significant association exists between hypothyroidism and primary open-angle glaucoma.
    • A substantial proportion of patients with POAG have undiagnosed hypothyroidism, suggesting a need for routine screening.