Management of Glaucoma in the Maltese Health Service

Malta medical journal

Denis Mallia¹  Martin Francalanza¹  Jan Janula¹ 

关键词: MNA (Mini Nutritional Assessment);    undernutrition;    overnutrition;    malnutrition;    body-mass index;    obesity;    nursing home;    older persons.;   

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学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: University of Malta * Medical School

【 摘 要 】

Glaucoma is a disease with characteristic changes of the optic nerve, visual field and raised intra ocular pressure. Its prevalence varies between, 1.6 to 8% and is dependent on the ethnic composition of the population and it is one of the leading causes of blindness in the developed world. There are 67 800 000 people worldwide suffering from glaucoma.1 In recent years, a number of highly potent topical medications have been introduced. These have substantially improved the conservative management of glaucoma. New laser techniques are also being used and safer operative techniques have been developed in order to cope with the more resistant cases of glaucoma. A previous study on `Glaucoma in Malta`, conducted in 1989, established that 3% of Maltese population over the age of 40 suffers from glaucoma.2 This study was carried out in order to assess the management of glaucoma patients in the Maltese Government Health Service at the present time.

【 授权许可】

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