Importance of population-based studies in clinical practice.
Indian J Ophthalmol
;
2011 Jan; 59 (Suppl1): 11-18
Artigo
em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
In the last decade, there have been reports on the prevalence of glaucoma from the Vellore Eye Survey, Andhra Pradesh Eye Diseases Survey, Aravind Comprehensive Eye Survey, Chennai Glaucoma Study and West Bengal Glaucoma Study. Population-based studies provide important information regarding the prevalence and risk factors for glaucoma. They also highlight regional differences in the prevalence of various types of glaucoma. It is possible to gather important insights regarding the number of persons affected with glaucoma and the proportion with undiagnosed disease. We reviewed the different population-based studies from India and compare their findings. The lacunae in ophthalmic care that can be inferred from these studies are identified and possible reasons and solutions are discussed. We also discuss the clinical relevance of the various findings, and how it reflects on clinical practice in the country. Since India has a significantly high disease burden, we examine the possibility of population-based screening for disease in the Indian context.
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Assunto principal:
Oftalmologia
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Qualidade da Assistência à Saúde
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Humanos
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Glaucoma de Ângulo Fechado
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Glaucoma
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Glaucoma de Ângulo Aberto
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Cegueira
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Incidência
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Prevalência
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Fatores de Risco
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de etiologia
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Estudo de incidência
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Estudo de prevalência
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Estudo prognóstico
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Fatores de risco
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Ophthalmol
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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