Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
DOI
10.3906/sag-1108-36
Abstract
The prevalence of pterygium in a hospital-based population was analyzed in Ankara, in central Turkey. Materials and methods: This was a retrospective, nonrandomized, and consecutive case study. The medical records of 6470 consecutive patients aged 40 and above who attended the general ophthalmology clinic during a 12-month period from May 2008 to May 2009 were evaluated for the presence of pterygium. Results: The overall prevalence of pterygium was found to be 3.0 % (95% confidence interval (CI): 1.9 to 3.8). It was 3.2% (95% CI: 1.9 to 4.5) and 2.8% (95% CI: 1.4 to 4.5) in men and women, respectively (P > 0.05). A significant increase was noticed in the prevalence of pterygium in both sexes over the ages of 60 years (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The overall prevalence rate of pterygium in Ankara is low when compared with results reported from other areas of the world.
First Page
1006
Last Page
1009
Recommended Citation
SARAÇ, ÖZGE; TOKLU, YASİN; and ŞAHİN, MEHMET
(2012)
"The prevalence of pterygium in Ankara: a hospital-based study,"
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences: Vol. 42:
No.
6, Article 9.
https://doi.org/10.3906/sag-1108-36
Available at:
https://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/medical/vol42/iss6/9