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Epidemiologic study of pterygium in a Saharan population

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The prevalence of pterygium was studied in a Saharan population in 1322 subjects, with ages ranging from 6 to 80 years old. Pterygium was diagnosed in 238 subjects and classified using 3 parameters: invasion, extension, and thickness. Prevalence increased with age in both males and females. Statistically significant differences with regard to age also were found in the 3 parameters.

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  1. Optics Department, Valencia University, C/Dr. Moliner, 50, 46100, Burjassot (Valencia), Spain

    I. Bueno-Gimeno OD, R. Montés-Micó OD,  E. España-Gregori PhD & A. M. Pons PhD

  2. “La Fe” University Hospital, Valencia, Spain

    E. España-Gregori PhD

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Bueno-Gimeno, I., Montés-Micó, R., España-Gregori, E. et al. Epidemiologic study of pterygium in a Saharan population. Ann Ophthalmol 34, 43–46 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12009-002-0058-9

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