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Abstract #22914 Published in IGR 11-1
Oman Eye Study 2005: validity of screening tests used in the glaucoma survey
Khandekar R; Al Raisi AEastern Mediterranean health journal 2008; 14: 1360-1364
We carried out a validity assessment study for glaucoma screening procedures used during the survey conducted in Oman in 2005 on 6644 eyes in 3324 people ≥30 years. Ocular pressure and fundus changes were the screening parameters used: glaucoma was found in 433 eyes. Sensitivity for ocular pressure was 49.7% and specificity 95.6%. For optic disc changes, sensitivity was 48.4% and specificity 97.9%. Combining both through parallel testing, sensitivity improved to 67.3% and specificity to 96.5%. An eye may, thus, be declared as not having glaucoma, but cannot be labelled as having glaucoma, using these parameters.
Dr. R. Khandekar, Ministry of Health, Oman. rajshpp@omantel.net.om
Classification:
1.6 Prevention and screening (Part of: 1 General aspects)
