[Results of screening for primary glaucoma from data in materials from the Medical Diagnostic Center DOLMED in Wroclaw]. / Wyniki badan przesiewowych w kierunku jaskry pierwotnej w materiale Dolnoslaskiego Centrum Diagnostyki Medycznej DOLMED we Wroclawiu.

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of morphological signs of glaucomatous optic neuropathy (GON) and IOP > 21 mm Hg in adult population. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The retrospective epidemiologic study of 11,989 persons (mean age 37.7 years +/- 11.6) was based on data of Medical Diagnostic Center DOLMED in Wroclaw. IOP was measured by air-push tonometer and optic disc was estimated in direct ophthalmoscopy. RESULTS: GON was found in 0.92% and IOP > 21 mm Hg in 30.81% of the examined population. About 50% of GON was found in the group with normal IOP. The positive correlation was proved between GON and age. Mean IOP and prevalence of GON was not significantly different between the sexes and between right and left eyes. CONCLUSION: Screening of primary glaucoma should be based on stereoscopic examination of optic disc. High values of IOP should be verified. Raised IOP should be estimated as a risk factor of POAG.

[Investigations correlating age and selected vascular risk factors in primary glaucoma based on screening data the Medical Diagnostics Center DOLMED in Wroclaw]. / Badania korelacji wieku i wybranych krazeniowych czynników ryzyka z cechami jaskry pierwotnej na podstawie wyników badan przesiewowych przeprowadzonych w Dolnoslaskim Centrum Diagnostyki Medycznej DOLMED we Wroclawiu.

AIM: The purpose of the study was to investigate the associations of glaucomatous optic neuropathy (GON) features and level of IOP with age and selected cardiovascular risk factors: systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BPs and BPd), heart rate, hematocrit and cholesterol level, diabetes, body mass index. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The retrospective study of 11,989 persons (mean age 37.7 years +/- 11.6) was based on data of Medical Diagnostic Center DOLMED in Wroclaw. All data were analysed statistically. RESULTS: Positive statistically significant correlation was found between BPs, BPd, cholesterol level and GON. Significant differences were proved in the BPs/IOP and BPd/IOP rations and the groups with and without GON. Mean IOP was higher in the group with GON. Positive relationship was found between cardiovascular risk factors and IOP level. There was no positive correlation between level of IOP and age of the analysed group.