Ali Abrar, Alshammari Zaki Aqeel, Alshomer Fahad Mohammed, Alanezi Njoud Saleh, Alassaf Othman Mohammad, Albarrak Sarah Khalid, Alzabni Sami Ibrahim, Almozaini Khaled Homod, Alamer Solaiman Ismail, Shalaby Nabeel, Saleem Mohd, Syed Khaja Azharuddin Sajid
Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, University of Hail, Hai 55476, Saudi Arabia.
Department of Optometry, Hail Health Cluster, College of Applied Medical Science, King Saud University, Riyadh11433, Saudi Arabia.
Healthcare (Basel). 2024 Dec 3;12(23):2423. doi: 10.3390/healthcare12232423.
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Glaucoma is a global health concern, with an anticipated rise from 64.5 million cases in 2014 to 112 million by 2040. In Saudi Arabia, it contributes to 5.7% of visual impairment cases. Early detection through routine eye exams is crucial, as glaucoma often progresses asymptomatically, leading to irreversible vision loss if left untreated. The present study aims to determine the prevalence of glaucoma in the Hail region of Saudi Arabia.
For this cross-sectional study, a sample of 200 participants underwent demographic assessment, and a Bayesian Risk Estimation Model was employed to analyze determinants such as age, gender, education, and comorbidities.
The cross-sectional study in the Hail region of Saudi Arabia involving 9407 outpatients revealed a glaucoma prevalence of 2.1%, with key factors influencing glaucoma risk identified, including age (60-69 years with a 43.38% chance), illiteracy (22.58% chance), and comorbidities such as diabetes mellitus (16.10% chance) and cataract (15.40% chance).
In conclusion, the study in the Hail region highlights a 2.1% prevalence of glaucoma, emphasizing the significant impact of age, education, and comorbidities on glaucoma risk. These findings underscore the importance of targeted interventions for at-risk populations to enhance glaucoma management and prevention efforts.
背景/目的：青光眼是一个全球关注的健康问题，预计病例数将从2014年的6450万例增加到2040年的1.12亿例。在沙特阿拉伯，青光眼导致的视力损害病例占5.7%。通过常规眼科检查进行早期检测至关重要，因为青光眼通常无症状进展，如果不治疗会导致不可逆转的视力丧失。本研究旨在确定沙特阿拉伯海勒地区青光眼的患病率。
在这项横断面研究中，200名参与者的样本接受了人口统计学评估，并采用贝叶斯风险估计模型分析年龄、性别、教育程度和合并症等决定因素。
在沙特阿拉伯海勒地区对9407名门诊患者进行的横断面研究显示，青光眼患病率为2.1%，确定了影响青光眼风险的关键因素，包括年龄（60 - 69岁，患病几率为43.38%）、文盲（患病几率为22.58%）以及糖尿病（患病几率为16.10%）和白内障（患病几率为15.40%）等合并症。
总之，海勒地区的研究突出了青光眼2.1%的患病率，强调了年龄、教育程度和合并症对青光眼风险的重大影响。这些发现强调了针对高危人群进行有针对性干预以加强青光眼管理和预防工作的重要性。
