Glaucoma, Intraocular Pressure, Optic Nerve Head, Visual Field
Conditions
Keywords
prevalence study, glaucoma
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to study the prevalence of glaucoma in Korea, the investigators selected Namil area in Geumsan city, located in central Korea. The residents aged over 40 in this area are to be recruited to full ophthalmologic examination to detect and classify the glaucoma.
Detailed description
Screening includes following examinations; Questionaire and Consent form, Visual acuity test, Auto-refraction, IOL Master measurement, Pachymetry, FDT Perimetry, Fundus Photography, Slit lamp examination, Goldmann applanation Tonometry, Gonioscopy, and Binocular optic disc evaluation. For the cases showing any abnormality in FDT perimetry, optic disc morphology, or intraocular pressure, Humphrey automated visual field test is to be performed as an extended examination. Finally, optic nerve head evaluation by OCT or GDx analyzer is to be used as a confirmation test, as well as additional Humphrey visual field test.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Korean Glaucoma Society
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
40 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* All residents aged over 40 in Namil area
Exclusion criteria
* Individuals registered but not actually living in this area
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Prevalence of glaucoma in Namil area | cross-sectional |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical factors associated with the glaucoma | cross-sectional |
Countries
South Korea
Outcome results
None listed