Prevalence of Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome in Upper Egypt
Author Information
Author(s): Shazly Tarek A, Farrag Abdelsattar N, Kamel Asmaa, Al-Hussaini Ashraf K
Primary Institution: Assiut University Hospital
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of pseudoexfoliation syndrome among Upper Egyptians attending an ophthalmology clinic?
Conclusion
Pseudoexfoliation appears to be a common disorder in older individuals in Upper Egypt.
Supporting Evidence
- 4.14% of the patients had pseudoexfoliation syndrome.
- 65% of patients with pseudoexfoliation had cataracts.
- 30.31% of patients with pseudoexfoliation had glaucoma.
- 8.1% of patients with pseudoexfoliation had hearing loss.
Takeaway
This study found that many older people in Upper Egypt have a condition called pseudoexfoliation, which can lead to eye problems.
Methodology
A retrospective chart review study of 7738 patients aged 40 years or older attending ophthalmic clinics.
Potential Biases
Potential overestimation of prevalence due to hospital-based nature of the study.
Limitations
The study is hospital-based, which may lead to over or under-estimation of prevalence.
Participant Demographics
Patients aged 40 years or older, with a mean age of 68.15 years; 41.25% female and 58.75% male.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 4.70-7.51
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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