[An epidemiologic study of glaucoma in Shunyi County, Beijing]

Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi. 1989 Mar;25(2):115-9.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

An epidemiologic survey of glaucoma was conducted Feb.--July, 1985, in Shunyi County of Beijing, revealing that the prevalence of glaucoma was 0.60%, which consisted of angle closure glaucoma 0.41%, and open angle glaucoma 0.11%. The prevalence of primary glaucoma was 1.40% in persons over 40 years of age, accounting for 9.28% of the blind and 16.67% of the low-visioned. The methodology for glaucoma screening was discussed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Child
  • China / epidemiology
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Female
  • Glaucoma / epidemiology*
  • Glaucoma, Open-Angle / epidemiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Sampling Studies
  • Sex Factors