The effect of changes in intraocular pressure on the risk of primary open-angle glaucoma in patients with ocular hypertension: an application of latent class analysis

The effect of changes in intraocular pressure on the risk of primary open-angle glaucoma in patients with ocular hypertension: an application of latent class analysis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States and worldwide. While lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) has been proven to be effective in delaying or preventing the onset of POAG in...

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Main Authors: Gao Feng, Miller J, Miglior Stefano, Beiser Julia A, Torri Valter, Kass Michael A, Gordon Mae O
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Subjects:
Latent class analysis
Longitudinal data
Time-dependent covariate
Prediction model
Survival data
Primary open-angle glaucoma
Intraocular pressure fluctuation
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/12/151

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