Demand incidence and episode rates of ophthalmic disease in a defined urban population.

Abstract

Objectives-To estimate demand incidence and episode rates of ophthalmic disease in a defined urban population over one year.Design-Study of patients presenting with eye problems to general practice and eye casualty department.Setting-General practice and ophthalmic services in west Nottingham.Subjects-36 018 people from the combined practice lists of 17 Nottingham general practitioners.Main outcome measures-Ophthalmic disorder, age and sex ofpatient, and where presented.Results-2587 consultations were recorded for ophthalmic problems, 1771 with general practitioners and 816 with eye casualty. Most consultations to general practice were by females (1066 (60%)), whereas men aged 15-44 accounted for most work in eye casualty. These men commonly presented with trauma. Infective conjunctivitis, the commonest condition, had an episode rate of 13-5/1000 populationlyear. Demand incidence for cataracts was 1 9/1000 population/year. Demand incidence for chronic conditions increased with age.Conclusions-As the average age of the population increases demand for ophthalmic services will rise. Planning and provision ofresources to meet this increased demand should be considered now.

Demand incidence of retinal detachment in Brazil

“…This is a hospital-based study and it represents a selected sample of the general population. 1 Demand incidence underestimates the true incidence of the disease, 17 it is possible that a number of patients with RD seek for private treatment, 20 and patients from peripheral areas may be referred elsewhere. 15 However, demand incidence is an important indicator of health need for acute conditions causing sudden sensory loss.…”

“…Analysis of demand patterns for vitreoretinal services can be used as one of the objective measures when planning ophthalmic services requirements and provision of resources. 1 In recent years, there has been significant demand for ophthalmic services and the resulting appointment delays cause unacceptable burden to society. [1][2][3] Despite the fact that retinal detachment (RD) is an important sight threatening condition, there are no national statistics either quantifying or analysing this disorder.…”

“…1 In recent years, there has been significant demand for ophthalmic services and the resulting appointment delays cause unacceptable burden to society. [1][2][3] Despite the fact that retinal detachment (RD) is an important sight threatening condition, there are no national statistics either quantifying or analysing this disorder. In order to plan services, numbers are derived from estimates of the World Health Organization in developing countries which do not necessarily apply to Brazil.…”

Ethnic differences in the demand incidence of retinal detachments in two districts in the West Midlands

“…25 Population studies in the UK have looked at the demand incidence of ophthalmic disease including the demand incidence of cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, open-angle glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and eye casualty referrals. [21][22][23][24][25] However, to date there has been no such study on RRDs.…”

Análise dos conhecimentos básicos sobre urgências oftalmológicas em plantonistas não-oftalmologistas

“…Inúmeras patologias como o trauma ocular, o glaucoma agudo, as conjuntivites e outras, são consideradas urgências oftalmológicas (UO) e constituem importantes causas de atendimentos em prontos-socorros (7% do total de consultas de um hospital geral) (1)(2) . Elas podem levar a danos oculares, às vezes irreversíveis, e devem ser diagnosticadas e tratadas o mais rapidamente possível.…”