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Abstract #8219 Published in IGR 4-3
The pattern and severity of primary glaucoma in Qatar
Al Mansouri FQatar Medical Journal 2002; 11: 31-35
PURPOSE: To describe the pattern of both types of primary glaucoma in Qatari adult patients, and to outline the main problem related to its management. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A random sample of Qatari patients with primary glaucoma either open-angle or angle-closure, in whom the diagnosis was made after the age of 30 years, was studied over the last two years (1997-1998) by a standard questionnaire regarding their personal and medical profile, and assessed ophthalmologically, both subjectively and objectively. RESULTS: One hundred and ninety-five patients were studied, of whom 29.7% had angle-closure glaucoma. Early presentation was clearly shown in both type of glaucoma. Legal blindness was present in a significant proportion of patients. COMMENT: Glaucoma in Qatari patients presents at an early age, with substantial loss of visual function at presentation. Poor compliance is an obstacle for management in both types of glaucomas. The need for an educational campaign and a program for early detection is strongly advised.
F. Al Mansouri, MD, Ophthalmology Section, Surgery Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, P.O. Box 3050, Doha, Qatar
Classification:
1.1 Epidemiology (Part of: 1 General aspects)
