Epidemiologic study of pterygium in a Saharan population

被引:7
作者
Bueno-Gimeno, I
Montés-Micó, R
España-Gregori, E
Pons, AM
机构
[1] Univ Valencia, Dept Opt, E-46100 Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
[2] La Fe Univ Hosp, Valencia, Spain
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10.1007/s12009-002-0058-9
中图分类号
R77 [眼科学];
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100212 ;
摘要
The prevalence of pterygium was studied in a Saharan population in 1322 subjects, with ages ranging from 6 to 80 years old. Pterygium was diagnosed in 238 subjects and classified using 3 parameters. invasion, extension, and thickness. Prevalence increased with age in both males and females. Statistically significant differences with regard to age also were found in the 3 parameters.
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