Clinical Study of Morbidity of Secondary Glaucoma

Abstract

: Aim: Clinical Study of morbidity of Secondary Glaucoma. Objective: To observe and analyse the clinical effect of secondary glaucoma. To know the proportions of Secondary glaucomas, its various causes and mode of presentations, Methodology: Cross sectional Study, done in both Outpatient and in patient department patients in Ophthalmology, With a sample size of 45. Inclusion criteria: All patients in OPD and IPD in Department of ophthalmology with Intraocular pressure more than 21mm Hg with Glaucomatous Optics disc changes with visual Field changes. Exclusion Criteria: Results: The average age of the participants was 63.61 years with a standard deviation of 9.86 years. The study group consisted of 45 patients, comprising 18 females (40.00%) and 27 males (60.00%). Hypertension (HTN) was observed in 14 cases, constituting 31.11%, while diabetes mellitus (DM) was present in 11 cases, accounting for 24.44%. Seven patients (15.56%) had both hypertension and diabetes mellitus concurrently. A total of 13 cases (28.89%) reported no comorbidities. Pseudoexfoliation induced secondary Glaucoma was the most predominant glaucoma with 31.11%. Conclusion: This clinical study highlights the significant morbidity associated with secondary glaucoma, emphasizing the need for early detection and tailored management strategies. The findings demonstrate a wide variation in intraocular pressure, cup - to - disc ratios, and visual field defects across different types of secondary glaucoma, reflecting the complex nature of the disease