| Glaucoma subtypes in ethiopian clinic patients. | |
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PMID: 23358209 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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BACKGROUND: : Until population-based data become available in Ethiopia, hospital-based studies may reflect the distribution of the subtypes of glaucoma in certain parts of the country. PURPOSE: : The main aim of this study was to determine the subtypes of glaucoma in Jimma University Hospital, Ethiopia. METHODS: : A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Jimma University Hospital from April 1, 2007 to March 30, 2008. The study population consisted of 335 consecutive new and follow-up patients with glaucoma diagnosed based on strict objective criteria. RESULTS: : The mean (SD) age of the study patients was 57.0 (12.7) years (range, 8 to 90 y). The male to female ratio was 2.7:1. The 2 most common subtypes of glaucoma found were exfoliation glaucoma (35.2%) and primary open angle glaucoma (32.8%). Primary angle closure glaucoma was diagnosed in 18.5% of patients. CONCLUSIONS: : The finding of exfoliation glaucoma as the most common subtype of glaucoma in the present clinic-based study is interesting. Such observation has never been reported from anywhere in Africa. We recommend community-based surveys to define the real distribution of the glaucoma subtypes in Ethiopia. |
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Addis Tenkir; Berhan Solomon; Amare Deribew |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of glaucoma Volume: 22 ISSN: 1536-481X ISO Abbreviation: J. Glaucoma Publication Date: 2013 Feb |
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Created Date: 2013-01-29 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9300903 Medline TA: J Glaucoma Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 110-6 Citation Subset: IM |
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*Departments of Ophthalmology †Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Public Health and Medical Sciences, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia. |
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