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ABSTRACT: Background/aims
Systemic hypertension is thought to increase the risk for developing open-angle glaucoma (OAG) through several mechanisms. However, previous epidemiological studies have shown conflicting results regarding this potential association. We systematically evaluated this issue by conducting a meta-analysis of population-based studies.Methods
A comprehensive search for articles published before 31 March 2014 was performed using PubMed, Embase, and reference lists. The pooled odds ratio (OR) was calculated using the fixed- and random-effects models, and meta-regression was performed according to age. Subgroup analyses were also conducted, and publication bias was assessed using a funnel plot and Egger's regression test.Results
This meta-analysis included 16 studies involving 60,084 individuals, with substantial homogeneity among the studies. The pooled OR for OAG was 1.22 (95% confidence interval, CI: 1.09-1.36) using the fixed-effects model and 1.22 (95% CI: 1.08-1.37) using the random-effects model in all included studies. For subgroup analyses, the pooled OR for high-tension glaucoma (HTG) was higher than that for normal-tension glaucoma (NTG) (OR=1.92 and 0.94, respectively). No significant difference was detected between Asian and Western populations, and no publication bias was detected in either analysis.Conclusions
Systemic hypertension increases the risk for developing OAG, especially in those with HTG.
SUBMITTER: Bae HW
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4177901 | biostudies-literature | 2014
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Bae Hyoung Won HW Lee Naeun N Lee Hye Sun HS Hong Samin S Seong Gong Je GJ Kim Chan Yun CY
PloS one 20140925 9
<h4>Background/aims</h4>Systemic hypertension is thought to increase the risk for developing open-angle glaucoma (OAG) through several mechanisms. However, previous epidemiological studies have shown conflicting results regarding this potential association. We systematically evaluated this issue by conducting a meta-analysis of population-based studies.<h4>Methods</h4>A comprehensive search for articles published before 31 March 2014 was performed using PubMed, Embase, and reference lists. The p ...[more]