Screening for Glaucoma in Namil Area, South Korea

August 1, 2008 updated by: Korean Glaucoma Society

Epidemiologic Study for the Prevalence of Glaucoma in Namil Area, Geumsan City, South Korea

The purpose of this study is to study the prevalence of glaucoma in Korea, the investigators selected Namil area in Geumsan city, located in central Korea. The residents aged over 40 in this area are to be recruited to full ophthalmologic examination to detect and classify the glaucoma.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

Screening includes following examinations; Questionaire and Consent form, Visual acuity test, Auto-refraction, IOL Master measurement, Pachymetry, FDT Perimetry, Fundus Photography, Slit lamp examination, Goldmann applanation Tonometry, Gonioscopy, and Binocular optic disc evaluation. For the cases showing any abnormality in FDT perimetry, optic disc morphology, or intraocular pressure, Humphrey automated visual field test is to be performed as an extended examination. Finally, optic nerve head evaluation by OCT or GDx analyzer is to be used as a confirmation test, as well as additional Humphrey visual field test.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

1532

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

40 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

All residents aged over 40 in Namil area in Geumsan city

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • All residents aged over 40 in Namil area

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Individuals registered but not actually living in this area

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Prevalence of glaucoma in Namil area
Time Frame: cross-sectional
cross-sectional

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Clinical factors associated with the glaucoma
Time Frame: cross-sectional
cross-sectional

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Korean Glaucoma Society

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Gong-je Seong, MD, PhD, Korean Glaucoma Society

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

November 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2008

Study Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 30, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 30, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

August 1, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 4, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 1, 2008

Last Verified

August 1, 2008

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CNUH81510-9701

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