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Abstract #46257 Published in IGR 13-2
Stress perimetry: An alternative for early detection of open angle glaucoma in high risk population
Ghaffariyeh A; Honarpisheh N; Abasov F; Heidari MHIranian Journal of Medical Hypotheses and Ideas 2011; 5:1
Glaucoma is a significant public health problem worldwide, defined by a typical appear-ance of the optic nerve head and visual field defects. The most common type of glaucoma is Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG). Glaucoma has been reported to be the second most common cause of visual loss in the world, and a worldwide upsurge in POAG prevalence is expected by 2012. According to numerous population-based studies, the rate of undiagnosed cases of glaucoma is more than 50%. The current unsatisfactory situation with early diagnosis and protection against glaucoma has motivated us to look for new solutions. Our method can rapidly detect suspected glaucoma. Any increase in perimetry threshold after stress test would be considered positive and high risk for glaucoma
A. Ghaffariyeh. Dr. Khodadoust Eye Hospital, Motahari Avenue, Shiraz, Fars, Iran. Email: alirezaghaffariyeh@hotmail.com
Classification:
6.6.3 Special methods (e.g. color, contrast, SWAP etc.) (Part of: 6 Clinical examination methods > 6.6 Visual field examination and other visual function tests)
6.13 Provocative tests (Part of: 6 Clinical examination methods)
