Cup to disc ratio and optic disc size in screening for glaucoma
- Author:
de Leon John Mark S
;
Khu Patricia M
;
Dorotheo Edgardo Ulysses N
;
Naval Prospero
;
Tejada Jeffrey
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Human;
Aged;
Middle Aged;
Adult;
GLAUCOMA
- From:
Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology
2001;26(4):129-135
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE:To determine the cup and disc areas using computer-aided imaging. METHODOLOGY:Case-control study using the computer-aided imaging as a screening test in a given population. RESULTS:There is a wide variability in cup and disc areas among glaucoma suspects and normal. CONCLUSION:C:D alone has a poor predictive value for diagnosing glaucoma.Optic disc size with C:D is just as sensitive and specific in screening for glaucoma.Cup and disc areas are positively correlated for normal and glaucoma suspects.
