FP1839 : Effectiveness of glaucoma diagnosis using OCT in patients with unreliable SAP test.

  • Chief AuthorDr.Kavitha C. V.
  • Co Author : Dr.Sandeep K., Dr.Pavana Krishnaraj Acharya, Dr.Anusha K S
  • Presenting Author : Dr.Vishakha Rathod

Abstract

Purpose-Perimetry is subjective test,we aimed to study factors influencing unreliable SAP & diagnosing glaucoma using OCT in these patients
Methods-In glaucoma suspects-age,gender,locality,education,occupation&economic status was recoreded.30-2 HFA was done 2 consecutive times.On OCT percentage of optic disc cupping,RNFL thinning were calculated&analysed in patients with unreliable SAP
Results-Mean age group-52 ± 7 years.60% had unreliable SAP.40 cases were in age 51-70years.39 cases were from rural locality & 21 from urban.Most of them were farmers.22 cases were illiterate.50 cases were from lower socio-economic stauts.35 cases had RNFL thinning
Conclusion-60%had unreliable SAP results.66% cases were in their 5th & 6th decades of life & were from rural area.There was direct correlation between unreliable SAP & literacy,lower socio-economic status.58% of these unreliable patients were diagnosed as glaucoma with OCT.Hence OCT plays a crucial role in diagnosing glaucoma in these group

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