Oman Eye Study 2005: prevalence and determinants of glaucoma
(East. Mediterr. health j).
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ABSTRACT
This community-based study was carried out to estimate the prevalence and identify the determinants of glaucoma in the Omani population in 2005-06. Residents of 75 randomly selected houses in 25 clusters participated in the survey. We interviewed and examined 3324 individuals aged >/= 30 years in their homes and in eye clinics to note personal details, glaucoma status and presence of selected risk factors 180 were diagnosed as having glaucoma. Projected prevalence of glaucoma among the Omani population >/= 30 years was 4.75%. Open angle and angle closure types of glaucoma contributed 40.6% and 37.8% respectively. History of hypertension was negatively, and older age and family history of glaucoma were positively, associated with glaucoma
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04-international_org
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WHOLIS
Main subject:
Glaucoma
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Mass Screening
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Prevalence
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Risk Factors
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Health Surveys
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Age Factors
Language:
En
Journal:
East. Mediterr. health j
Year:
2008