Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: The present study was conducted for assessing the profile of glaucoma among a known population. Materials & methods: A total of 50 glaucoma patients were enrolled. Complete demographic and clinical details of all the patients was obtained. The criteria for inclusion in the present study included: intraocular pressure (IOP) more than 22 mmHg on two or more separate occasions and/or optic nerve head changes suggestive of glaucoma. Standard definitions for various glaucoma subtypes were used for diagnosis. An intraocular pressure (IOP) of 22 mmHg or more was considered abnormal. Results: Reduced vision, headache and eye ache was seen in 46 percent, 36 percent and 32 percent of the patients respectively while haloes, burring attach and frequently change of glasses were seen in 30 percent, 30 percent and 28 percent of the patients respectively. Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG), Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma (PACG), Juvenile Open Angle Glaucoma (JOAG) and Normal tension glaucoma (NTG) were seen in 36 percent, 30 percent, 24 percent and 10 percent of the patients respectively. Non-significant results were obtained while correlating the type of glaucoma with gender-wise distribution of patients. Conclusion: POAG and PACG were the predominant form of glaucoma. This is quite important because PACG, may be amenable to laser or surgical therapy if detected in a timely manner.