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Phenotypic Description of the Spanish Multicentre Genetic Glaucoma Group Cohort
Joint Authors
Milla, Elena
Gamundi, Maria José
Duch, Susana
Rios, Jose
Carballo, Miguel
Study Group, EMEIGG
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-09-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
The aim of the study was to make a phenotypic description of the Spanish multicentre glaucoma group cohort of patients.
Design.
Retrospective, observational, multicentre, cohort study.
Material and Methods.
The clinical charts of 152 patients with hereditary glaucoma from18 Spanish eye centres were reviewed in order to make an epidemiologic description of the type of glaucoma and associated factors.
True hereditary cases were compared with familiar cases according to the Gong et al.
criteria.
Results.
61% were true hereditary cases and 39% familiar cases.
Ocular comorbidity, optic disc damage, and visual field mean defect were significantly more severe in hereditary patients, who required significantly more first-line hypotensive drugs and surgical interventions to control intraocular pressure than familiar patients.
Conclusions.
The strength of the hereditary component of glaucoma seems to worsen the clinical course, causing more structural and functional damage and requiring more intense glaucoma treatment.
The family history of glaucoma should be carefully investigated and taken into consideration when making treatment decisions or intensifying previous treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Milla, Elena& Gamundi, Maria José& Duch, Susana& Rios, Jose& Carballo, Miguel& Study Group, EMEIGG. 2017. Phenotypic Description of the Spanish Multicentre Genetic Glaucoma Group Cohort. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1184576
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Milla, Elena…[et al.]. Phenotypic Description of the Spanish Multicentre Genetic Glaucoma Group Cohort. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1184576
American Medical Association (AMA)
Milla, Elena& Gamundi, Maria José& Duch, Susana& Rios, Jose& Carballo, Miguel& Study Group, EMEIGG. Phenotypic Description of the Spanish Multicentre Genetic Glaucoma Group Cohort. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1184576
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1184576