Association of risk factors with the severity of primary open angle glaucoma

To study the associations of risk factors with the severity of primary open angle glaucoma. A total of 98 patients were enrolled in the study as per the inclusion criteria. A complete ophthalmologic examination including a medical history review, best-corrected visual acuity, slit lamp examination and visual field assessment with Carl Zeiss Perimeter was done. 98 patients were studied. The mean age of the patients was 60 ± 10.3 years. There were 49% males and 51% females. Out of the participants, 22% had mild glaucoma, 37% had moderate glaucoma and 41% had severe glaucoma. Age was associated with 56% increase in likelihood of severe glaucoma per decade compared to mild disease. Myopia was seen in 60% of patients from the severe glaucoma group. Hypertension was seen in 49% of the participants. Diabetes was seen in 27%. Family history of 7% was noted. Hypothyroid was seen in 6% of the patients. In out study, we found that advancing age; myopia; hypertension and hypothyroid had a correlation with POAG. However, the association of diabetes with POAG did not have a reliable conclusion.