Predisposing factors in angle closure

• Published in: Oftalmologia (Bucharest, Romania : 1990) Vol. 40; no. 3; p. 223
• Main Authors: Cernea, P, Leulescu, C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Romanian
• Published: Romania 01.07.1996
• Subjects: Adult; Age Distribution; Aged; Disease Susceptibility; Female; Glaucoma, Angle-Closure - epidemiology; Glaucoma, Angle-Closure - etiology; Glaucoma, Angle-Closure - psychology; Humans; Incidence; Male; Middle Aged; Romania - epidemiology; Seasons; Sex Distribution; Romania
• ISSN: 1220-0875

The authors present the study of 443 cases of closed-angle glaucoma patients, hospitalized between 1989-1995, which represent 2.45% of the patients hospitalized in this period. The particular anatomic configuration of the anterior pole of the ocular globe (small anterior chamber and big lens), especially in women's case, explains the great number of female patients. According to the age, the greatest incidence was noticed at the age group 61-70 years (170 cases). Only 12 cases were registered for the age group under 40 years. The greater incidence was also remarked during months with low sun lighting 57 in November, 48 in December, 59 in January), due to the mydriasis. The study of 130 cases of closed-angle glaucoma through intumescent lens shows that the increase of antero-posterior lens diameter is just a starting factor for a potential primary closed-angle glaucoma.