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Table 2 Documentation of findings by referring optometrist

From: A comparative study of glaucoma referrals in Southeast Scotland: effect of the new general ophthalmic service contract, Eyecare integration pilot programme and NICE guidelines

 

Group A (835 patients)

Group B (787 patients)

Glaucoma symptoms

586 (70.2 %)

425 (54 %)

Positive family history

276 (33.1 %)

190 (24.2 %)

IOPa

619 (74.1 %)

597 (75.9 %)

Optic disc appearance

713 (85.4 %)

614 (78 %)

Optic disc images

6 (0.7 %)

545 (69 %)

Visual field

705 (84.4 %)

640 (81.3 %)

  1. aIntra-ocular pressure