Table 2

Classification of patients seen in the FN study using the protocol definitions

N% (95% CI)N% (95% CI)
Glaucoma unlikely (did not meet referral criteria at GERS or require follow-up)11789.3 (82.9 to 93.5)%
Glaucoma possible (did not meet referral criteria at GERS, but required follow-up)139.9 (5.9 to 16.2)%Treated

53.8 (1.6 to 8.6)%
OHT treated with drops360.0%
PACS treated with laser240.0%
Untreated86.1 (3.1 to 11.6)%
OHT/glaucoma suspect450.0%
PACS450.0%
Glaucoma likely (did meet referral criteria at GERS but was not referred)10.8 (0 to 4.2)%Treated00 (0.0 to 2.8)%
Untreated18.0 (0.0 to 4.2)%
Glaucoma suspect1100%
Overall FN1410.7 (6.4 to 17.1)%Treated53.8 (1.6 to 8.6)%
Untreated96.9 (3.7 to 12.5)%
  • FN, false negative;GERS, Glaucoma Enhanced Referral Scheme;OHT, ocular hypertension;PACS, primary angle closure suspect.