Association of risk factors with the severity of primary open angle glaucoma

Abstract

To study the associations of risk factors with the severity of primary open angle glaucoma. Materials and Methods: A total of 98 patients were enrolled in the study as per the inclusion criteria. A complete ophthalmologic examination including a medical history review, best-corrected visual acuity, slit lamp examination and visual field assessment with Carl Zeiss Perimeter was done. Results: 98 patients were studied. The mean age of the patients was 60 ± 10.3 years. There were 49% males and 51% females. Out of the participants, 22% had mild glaucoma, 37% had moderate glaucoma and 41% had severe glaucoma. Age was associated with 56% increase in likelihood of severe glaucoma per decade compared to mild disease. Myopia was seen in 60% of patients from the severe glaucoma group. Hypertension was seen in 49% of the participants. Diabetes was seen in 27%. Family history of 7% was noted. Hypothyroid was seen in 6% of the patients. Conclusion:In out study, we found that advancing age; myopia; hypertension and hypothyroid had a correlation with POAG. However, the association of diabetes with POAG did not have a reliable conclusion.