Abstract:Background and Objective: Glaucoma encompasses a wide range of illnesses characterized by the gradual damage to the optic nerve. It causes distinct structural alterations in the optic disc, resulting in a particular pattern of permanent vision field impairments. The present study seeks to determine the central corneal thickness in persons diagnosed with normal-tension glaucoma, primary open angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension, as well as in healthy individuals.
Materials and Methods: This study is a prospective observational study that collected data from patients diagnosed with normal tension glaucoma, primary open-angle glaucoma, and ocular hypertension. The current study has a sample size of 100 patients. The study was carried out in the Department of Ophthalmology, Sambhram Institute of Medical Sciences, located in Kolar, Karnataka, India. This survey was done from December 2019 to November 2019. This study was conducted following clearance from the institute's ethics committee and obtaining signed agreement from the parents. All the specimens were gathered and their measurements recorded.
Results: This study included a cohort of 100 patients, with ages ranging from 42 to 78 years. The average age, shown by the mean ± standard deviation, was 57.12±9.17 years. The distribution of patients based on age group is as follows: 19 patients were between the ages of 40 and 49, 48 patients were between the ages of 50 and 59, 20 patients were between the ages of 60 and 69, and 13 patients were over the age of 70. This study included a cohort of 100 patients, consisting of 63 males and 37 females. This study found a correlation between age and sex groups. Among males, the highest number of patients were in the age category of 50-59 years, while among females, the highest number of patients were also in the age group of 50-59 years. The statistical analysis revealed a strong connection between age and sex group. The study found no disparities between genders and no significant correlation with age.
Conclusion:The results of this randomized comparison investigation showed that the CCT of OHT patients was much greater than that of controls and POAG patients, while it was much lower for normal-tension glaucoma patients. Both controls and patients with primary open angles do not vary statistically.
