Risk factors for pterygium in an adult Jordanian population

Bdour, Muawyah; Al-Latayfeh, Motasem

doi:10.1046/j.1600-0420.2003.0213.x

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“…4,6,12,16 There are also reports indicating higher prevalence rates among women, 5,13 and yet some studies found no correlation between pterygium and gender (Table 4). 11,15,17,18 On the basis of the results of this study, the prevalence of pterygium significantly increases with age in both genders. These results are similar to those by other studies, and most of them confirm that there is a correlation between pterygium and age.…”

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Prevalence and risk factors of pterygium and pinguecula: the Tehran Eye Study

Fotouhi

Hashemi

Khabazkhoob

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Purpose To determine the prevalence and causes of pterygium and pinguecula in the population of Tehran in 2002. Methods In a cross-sectional population study with cluster sampling, 6497 residents of Tehran were selected from 160 clusters. Samples were chosen according to a door-todoor head counting and were then invited for free examinations. After the interview, ophthalmic examinations were performed at an eye clinic. Results Of the selected sample, 4564 people (70.3%) participated in the study. The age-and gender-standardized prevalence of pterygium in this population was 1.3% (95% confidence interval (CI): 0.9-1.6%). The prevalence of pterygium was 1.4 and 1.1% in men and women, respectively (P40.05). The prevalence of pinguecula in this study was 22.5% (95% CI: 21.1-24.0%); 27.1% in men and 17.7% in women (Po0.001). In both genders, the prevalence of pterygium and pinguecula showed a significant increase with age (Po0.001). Conclusions This study concerns the status of pterygium and pinguecula according to age and gender in the population of Tehran. The overall prevalence rates were 1.3 and 22.5% for pterygium and pinguecula, respectively. The comparison of the results with those reported from other areas of the world suggests lower prevalence rates in Tehran.

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Prevalence and risk factors of pterygium and pinguecula: the Tehran Eye Study

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Hashemi

Khabazkhoob

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“…The risk factors for pterygium includes ultraviolet radiation exposure, dry climatic conditions and genetics. 1,6,7,9 Indication for the treatment of pterygium includes;…”

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Prevalence of pterygium in a tertiary hospital in North-Western Nigeria

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Pterygium is a wing shaped conjunctival growth that encroaches onto the cornea. It was initially believed to be a conjunctival degeneration arising from pinquecula. However, it is now believed to be an active invasive inflammatory process leading to fibrovascular proliferation. The ocular symptoms of pterygium includes: tearing, redness, foreign body sensation and blurring of vision. Treatment option includes use of steroid and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and various surgical options. A retrospective study was conducted from 1st January 2014-31st December 2014. Folders of patients seen over this period were retrieved and reviewed. The following information were extracted; socio-demographics (age, gender, occupation, tribe), complaints, visual acuity at presentation, grade of pterygium, treatment offered, history of pterygium surgery, laterality and use of antimetabolities during surgery. The data was recorded and analysed using SPPS version 18. Out of 2760 patients, 98 patients presented with pterygium with a prevalence of 3.6%. Among these, 60.2% were males and 39.8% were females with a range of 22years-73 years (mean 40.28 ± 11.78years). Majority of the patients (31.6%) were between 30years to 39years. Most of the patients were house wives (31.6%) and Hausa (79.6%) by tribe. Most of them had bi-lateral pterygium (66.5%). Majority of the pterygium (46.9%) were of grade 1 followed by 39.8% grade 2. Only 9.2% had surgical procedure and intraoperative application of 5 Fulourouracil (5FU). Three out of 9 cases operated had recurrent pterygium. The prevalence of pterygium is low in this population, majority of cases affecting young and middle age population.

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“…16 Pterjium prevelansının %1,1-%23,4 olduğunu belirten çalışmalar mevcuttur. 14,[17][18][19] Pterjium prevalansı Amerika Birleşik Devletleri'nde %2-7, Avustralya'da %1,1, Pekin'de %3, Tahran'da %1,3, Myanmar'da tek gözde %19,6, her iki gözde %8, Endonezya'da tek gözde %10, her iki gözde %4,1 saptanmıştır. [20][21][22][23][24][25] Bizim çalışmamızda bu oran %7,8 idi.…”

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Pterjium Oluşmasında Mesleğin Etkileri

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Yasar²

2013

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ÖzetAmaç: Pterjium oluşmasında mesleğin etkilerini araştırmak. Ge reç ve Yön tem: Kahramanmaraş Pazarcık Devlet Hastanesi Göz Hastalıkları Polikliniğinde Ağustos 2012-Ekim 2012 tarihleri arasında muayene olup pterjium tanısı alan 182 hastanın dosyası geriye dönük olarak incelendi. Hastaların meslekleri analiz edildi ve mesleklerin pterjium oluşumundaki etkileri araştırıldı. Sonuçlar: Çalışmamıza muayene edilen 2328 hastadan, pterjium tanısı alan 182 (%7,8) hasta dâhil edilmiştir. Olguların ortalama yaşı 52,2±1,6 yıl (16 yaş-87 yaş) idi. Hastalarımızın 82 (%45,1)'si tarım işçisi veya çiftçi, 12 (%6,6)'si devlet memuru, 48 (%26,4)'i ev hanımı, 39 (%21,4)'u serbest meslek sahibi, biri (%0,5) öğrenci idi. Pterjium dokusu, hastalarımızın 62 (%34,1)'sinde sağ gözde, 57 (%31,3)'sinde sol gözde, 63 (%34,6)'ünde her iki gözde idi. Olguların 51 (%28)'i 40 yaş ve altında, 131 (%72)'i 40 yaş üzerindeydi. Pterjium dokusu uzunluğu hastaların 69 (%37,9)'unda 1,5 mm altında, 88 (%48,4)'inde 1,5-3 mm arasında, 25 (%13,7)'inde 3 mm üzerindeydi. Hastaların 86 (%47)'sı erkek, 96 (%53)'sı kadındı. Tarım işçisi veya çiftçileri içeren meslek grubunda, yaş arttıkça pterjium görülme oranının arttığı saptandı (p=0,015). Serbest meslek grubunda yaş arttıkça pterjium görülme oranının arttığı saptandı (p=0,014). Tarım işçisi veya çiftçileri içeren meslek grubuyla pterjium dokusu uzunluğunun arasındaki ilişkinin anlamlı olduğu ve bu grupta dokunun daha uzun olduğu saptandı (p=0,043). Tar t›fl ma: Çalışmamızda, pterjium en sık tarım işçileri ve çiftçilerde görüldü. Yaş ilerledikçe tarım işçileri ve çiftçilerde ve serbest meslek grubunda pterjium sıklığının arttığı ve tarım işçileri ve çiftçilerde pterjiumun daha uzun olduğu saptandı. Özellikle kırsal kesimde ve dış ortamda çalışan meslek gruplarında pterjiumun daha fazla görülmesi, güneşin etkilerinden korunmak için güneş gözlüğü ile beraber yeterli büyüklükte şapka kullanılmasının yararlı olacağını düşündürmektedir. (Turk J Ophthalmol 2013; 43: 245-9) Anah tar Ke li me ler: Pterjium, mesleki gruplar, risk faktörleri Sum maryPur po se: To investigate the effects of job on the development of pterygium. Ma te ri al and Met hod:We retrospectively evaluated the files of 182 patients who were diagnosed as having pterygium between August 2012 and October 2012 in the Ophthalmology Clinic at Kahramanmaraş Pazarcık State Hospital. Patients' jobs were analyzed and the effects of job on the formation of pterygium were investigated. Re sults: In our study, we did ophthalmic examination on 2328 patients and included 182 (7.8%) patients who had pterygium. The average age was 52.2± 1.6 years (range: 16 -87 years). 82 (45.1%) patients were agricultural workers or farmers,12 (6.6%) were officers, 48 (26.4%) were housewives, 39 (21.4%) were independent workers, and one was student. The tissue of pterygium in 62 patients (34.1%) was on the right eye, in 57 (31.3%) -on the left eye, in 63 (34.6%) -on both eyes. 51 (28%) patients were 40 years old or younger, and 131 (72%) were older than 40 years. The length of ...

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Risk factors for pterygium in an adult Jordanian population

Cited by 53 publications

References 29 publications

Prevalence and risk factors of pterygium and pinguecula: the Tehran Eye Study

Prevalence and risk factors of pterygium and pinguecula: the Tehran Eye Study

Prevalence of pterygium in a tertiary hospital in North-Western Nigeria

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