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Table 2 Data from selected one day screening clinics (2006)

From: A novel approach to glaucoma screening and education in Nepal

 

Bhotechaur

Lele

Badikhel

Total number registered

318

180

298

Total number ≥ 50 years of age

99 (31%)

85 (47%)

99 (33%)

Patients diagnosed with POAG

2

1

3

Patients diagnosed with PAC

2

1

2

Glaucoma suspects referred to TEC

10

6

7

Number of glaucoma suspects who followed up at TEC

8

6

7

Glaucoma suspects ultimately diagnosed with POAG

2

1

1

Total number diagnosed with POAG (incl. percent ≥ 50 years of age)

4 (4.0%)

2 (2.4%)

4 (4.0%)

  1. POAG = primary open-angle glaucoma; PAC = primary angle closure; TEC = Tilganga Eye Centre.