Prevalence and Risk Factors of Primary Glaucoma in Diabetics: A Hospital based Cross Sectional Study

Manisha Chandrakant Dake | Bhavishya Gurudasani ^[4] | U. C. Tiwari

Abstract: Glaucoma is more prevalent in diabetic than in non - diabetic population. This study aims to find out the prevalence, risk factors and demography of primary glaucoma in diabetic patients in a tertiary care centre. A total of 700 diabetic patients were chosen and prevalence rate of primary glaucoma in diabetics was determined as the percentage of total patients examined.

Keywords: Primary open angle glaucoma, POAG, Primary angle closure glaucoma, PACG, Prevalence, STDR, sight threatening diabetic retinopathy, Intraocular pressure, IOP

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 4, April 2023,

Pages: 1022 - 1024

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Primary Glaucoma in Diabetics: A Hospital based Cross Sectional Study

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