Asian Race and Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: Where Do We Stand?

Asian Race and Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: Where Do We Stand?

Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is an optic neuropathy characterized by irreversible retinal ganglion cell damage and visual field loss. The global POAG prevalence is estimated to be 3.05%, and near term is expected to significantly rise, especially within aging Asian populations. Primary angle-c...

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Main Authors: Aditya Belamkar, Alon Harris, Francesco Oddone, Alice Verticchio Vercellin, Anna Fabczak-Kubicka, Brent Siesky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
glaucoma
primary open angle glaucoma
normal tension glaucoma
Asian population
race
intraocular pressure
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/9/2486

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