Primer Screening de Hipertensión Ocular en Asunción, Paraguay

Rosa M. Ayala Lugo; Agustín Carron Alvarado; José Roa; Mónica Lovera Rivas; Rossana Miers; Fabiola Nuñez; Yenny Peña; Luis B. Ramírez Molas; Jorge Carron; Luis Ayala Haedo

doi:10.18004/

Authors

Rosa M. Ayala Lugo Cátedra de Oftalmología, Hospital de Clínicas, FCM - UNA.
Agustín Carron Alvarado Cátedra de Oftalmología, Hospital de Clínicas, FCM - UNA.
José Roa Cátedra de Oftalmología, Hospital de Clínicas, FCM - UNA.
Mónica Lovera Rivas Cátedra de Oftalmología, Hospital de Clínicas, FCM - UNA.
Rossana Miers Cátedra de Oftalmología, Hospital de Clínicas, FCM - UNA.
Fabiola Nuñez Cátedra de Oftalmología, Hospital de Clínicas, FCM - UNA.
Yenny Peña Cátedra de Oftalmología, Hospital de Clínicas, FCM - UNA.
Luis B. Ramírez Molas Cátedra de Oftalmología, Hospital de Clínicas, FCM - UNA.
Jorge Carron Cátedra de Oftalmología, Hospital de Clínicas, FCM - UNA.
Luis Ayala Haedo Cátedra de Oftalmología, Hospital de Clínicas, FCM - UNA.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18004/

Keywords:

ocular hypertension, screening, glaucoma, Paraguay

Abstract

Purpose: To inform and create conscience about glaucoma. To screen for ocular hypertension (OHT) and determine the prevalence of OHT in Asuncion, Paraguay.

Methods: On the main street in the city of Asuncion a stand was set and intraocular pressure was measure for free. Oral and written information was given about glaucoma.

Results: 170 persons were studied, 79 women and 91 men. The average age was 55.2 years. Twenty individuals presented IOP >= 21 mmHg (11.76%), these people was requested to visit an specialist.

Conclusion: Twenty individuals presented IOP >= 21 mmHg, becoming glaucoma suspects. The prevalence of OHT in Asuncion, Paraguay is 11.76%.