RISK FACTORS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ANGLE CLOSURE GLAUCOMA IN EYES WITH SHALLOW ANTERIOR CHAMBER
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 39
Abstract
To determine risk factors for development of angle closure in eyes with shallow anterior chamber and to compare the visual morbidity due to various types of angle closure in eyes with shallow anterior chamber. [b]MATERIALS AND METHODS[/b]: Patients with age above 30 years were screened. 100 eyes of 50 patients with shallow anterior chamber detected by Van Herick’s method were included in the study. Eyes with grade 3 and below by Van Herick’s method were further examined in detail. Visual acuity, refraction and intra ocular pressure were recorded. Gonioscopy was done. [b]RESULTS[/b]: Of 100 eyes studied 20 male and 30 female patients. 28 eyes of female patients and 10 eyes of male patients had appositional closure. Angle closure was seen in 20 eyes. Permanent reduction of vision to 6/12 or less was seen in 17 eyes. CONCLUSION: The most common risk factor for angle closure glaucoma is narrow angle. Van Herick’s method is important in identifying shallow anterior chamber. Identifying risk factors for development of angle closure and hence preventing angle closure reduces visual morbidity.
Authors and Affiliations
Sundeep , Niveditha H, Pooja Patil , Himamshu N. V. V, Vinutha B. V, Liji P, Smitha Gowda, Nivedhitha Nikhil
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