[Results of screening for primary glaucoma from data in materials from the Medical Diagnostic Center DOLMED in Wroclaw].

PURPOSE

The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of morphological signs of glaucomatous optic neuropathy (GON) and IOP > 21 mm Hg in adult population.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

The retrospective epidemiologic study of 11,989 persons (mean age 37.7 years +/- 11.6) was based on data of Medical Diagnostic Center DOLMED in Wrocław. IOP was measured by air-push tonometer and optic disc was estimated in direct ophthalmoscopy.

RESULTS

GON was found in 0.92% and IOP > 21 mm Hg in 30.81% of the examined population. About 50% of GON was found in the group with normal IOP. The positive correlation was proved between GON and age. Mean IOP and prevalence of GON was not significantly different between the sexes and between right and left eyes.

CONCLUSION

Screening of primary glaucoma should be based on stereoscopic examination of optic disc. High values of IOP should be verified. Raised IOP should be estimated as a risk factor of POAG.