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The frequency of Pseudoexfoliation in a region of Greece (Epirus)
Author(s) -
Stefaniotou M.,
Petroutsos G.,
Psilas K.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-3768.1990.tb01927.x
Subject(s) - pseudoexfoliation , pseudoexfoliation syndrome , medicine , ophthalmology , significant difference , optometry , glaucoma
A study of Pseudoexfoliation syndrome frequency has been evaluated in the northwest of Greece (Epirus). In 700 examined patients (≥ 50 years old) Pseudoexfoliation was found in 170 (24.3%). The frequency of Pseudoexfoliation increases with age; no difference was noticed between sexes. Ocular hypertension (>22 mmHg) was found in 39.5% of the patients.