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Br J Ophthalmol 88:1493-1497 doi:10.1136/bjo.2004.043612
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The prevalence of glaucoma in Bangladesh: a population based survey in Dhaka division

Table 7

 Percentage prevalence (95% CI) of glaucoma and suspect glaucoma based on abnormal findings for optic disc, IOP and drainage angle

Men Women
Age (years) Disc IOP Angle Total Disc IOP Angle Total
35–39 6.9 4.4 1.9 11.2 5.5 1.0 1.7 8.2
40–49 8.9 4.2 0.5 11.9 9.3 4.1 3.0 13.4
50–59 8.9 4.5 0.8 11.5 9.0 6.9 4.9 14.7
60–69 12.4 5.0 0.9 13.6 9.2 7.3 4.4 15.1
70–79 9.5 5.0 0.8 11.7 3.2 7.1 4.8 11.9
80+ 5.9 6.0 0 9.8 0.0 0 0 0
Total 11.9 (10.2 to 13.8) 12.3 (10.5 to14.4)
Prevalence % (95% CI) for men and women combined 12.1 (10.8 to 13.5)

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