Search for dissertations about: "Curt Ekström"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Curt Ekström.

2. 1. Studies on the Epidemiology of Open-angle Glaucoma

   Author : Curt Ekström; Albert Alm; Bertil Lindblom; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Ophtalmology; Open-angle glaucoma; Epidemiology; Capsular glaucoma; Chronic simple glaucoma; Normal tension glaucoma; Pseudoexfoliation; Pseudoexfoliation glaucoma; Prevalence; Incidence; Intraocular pressure; Oftalmiatrik;

   Abstract : Glaucoma is a common disease in the elderly population. Open-angle glaucoma (OAG) is the predominant form of glaucoma. Chronic simple glaucoma and capsular glaucoma, characterized by the occurrence of pseudoexfoliation in the anterior eye segment, are the most frequent types of OAG. READ MORE