Results of a patient-directed survey on frequency of family history of glaucoma in 2170 patients

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-358367
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.35836

Gramer, G. ; Weber, Bernhard H. F.

; Gramer, E.

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Abstract

PURPOSE. To evaluate in different types of glaucoma frequency of family history of glaucoma (FHG), age at diagnosis, glaucoma risk in relatives, and acceptance rate of genetic glaucoma tests. To assess stage of visual field loss (VFL) in relation to FHG. METHODS. Using standardized questions whether an ophthalmologist had found or excluded glaucoma or ocular hypertension (OH), 2170 patients with ...