| publication name | Primary Open Angle Glaucoma and Intraocular Pressure in Patients with systemic Hypertension |
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| Authors | Tamer Ibrahim Salem, MD; Mohamed Hassen Ibrahim, MD |
| year | 2010 |
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| volume | Not Available |
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| publisher | Not Available |
| Local/International | Local |
| Paper Link | Not Available |
| Full paper | download |
| Supplementary materials | Not Available |
Abstract
Objective: To investigate. The association between Primary open Angle Glaucoma (POAG), intraocular Pressure (IOP) and systemic hypertension. subjects: consecutive newpatients with documented history of over three months and current attendees at hypertension clinic of Benha university hospital were enrolled into the study. Results: In hypertensive group (HTN); mean IOP was 23.4 mmHg and 28 cases with IOP more Than 21 mmHg. 26 cases showed glaucomatous changes in the visual filed. In control group; mean IOP was 12.9 mHg and 11cases with IOP more than 21 mmHg. 10 cases showed glaucomatous changes in the visual field Conclusion: systemic hypertension. Showed a modest positive association with elevated intraocular pressure. The strong relationshio with IOP in part supports the association with POAG.