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Characteristics of glaucoma and glaucoma procedures performed
| Variable | Number (%) |
|---|---|
| Presence of glaucoma | Glaucoma 253 (26.3%), ocular hypertension 7 (0.7%), normal 702 (73.0%) |
| Glaucoma side | Unilateral 69 (27.3%), bilateral 184 (72.7%) |
| Glaucoma type | Open-angle 243 (96%), secondary 7 (2.8%), angle-closure 3 (1.2%) |
| Glaucoma procedures | Bilateral trabeculectomy 8, unilateral trabeculectomy 10, unilateral Ahmed valve 5 |
