Characteristics of the study population
| Glaucoma cases (47 eyes) | Matched controls (47 eyes) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 72 years (range 36–91) | 76 years (range 41–86) |
| Sex | M: 27 F: 20 | M: 27 F: 20 |
| Race | Asian: 4; white: 35; Afro-Caribbean: 8 | Asian: 4; white: 35; Afro-Caribbean: 8 |
| Anaesthetic | LA: 29; GA:18 | LA: 29; GA:18 |
| Mean IOP (SD) | 23 mm Hg (5.39) | 16 mm Hg (2.74) |
LA=local anaesthetic; GA=general anaesthetic.