Table 3.
Magnitude of glaucoma based on community surveys in different countries.
| Year | Authors | Sample size | Prevalence rate + 95% CI | Remarks | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–06 | Khandekar et al. | 3324 | 4.75 (4–5.5) | POAG 41% Age 30+ |
8 |
| 2009 | Al Mansouri et al. | 3149 | 1.73 (1.69–1.77) | POAG – 67% Age: 40+ |
12 |
| 2010–11 | Pakrawan et al. | 1990 | 4.4 (3.3–5.4) | POAG 68% Age: 40–80 |
13 |
| 2008 | Palimkar et al. | 7438 | 3.68 (3.3–4.1) | POAG: 13% Age 35+ |
14 |
| 2004 | Rahman et al. | 2347 | 2.1 (1.5–2.9) | POAG: 75% Age 40+ |
15 |
| 2007 | Casson et al. | 1997 | 4.9 (4.1–5.7) | POAG: 38% Age: 40+ |
16 |
| 2000 | Buhrmann et al. | 3268 | 4.16 (3.5–4.9) | POAG 74.5% Age: 40+ |
17 |
| 2006–08 | Bundenz et al. | 5603 | 6.5 (5.8–7.1) | POAG 94.5% Age: 40+ |
19 |
POAG = primary open angle.