Prevalence of corneal arcus and associated factors in a German population-Results from the Gutenberg Health Study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We aimed to determine the prevalence of corneal arcus and to identify associated factors in the general population of Germany.

Methods

The Gutenberg Health Study (GHS) is a population-based cohort study in Germany, which includes an ophthalmological assessment. Refraction, distance-corrected visual acuity, non-contact tonometry and anterior segment imaging were performed for the five-year follow-up examination. Anterior segment photographs were graded for the presence of corneal arcus. Prevalence estimates were computed, and multivariable logistic regression analysis was applied to determine associated factors for corneal arcus including sex, age, spherical equivalent, central corneal thickness, intraocular pressure (IOP), socio-economic status, smoking, BMI, systoli

SUBMITTER: Wasielica-Poslednik J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8454945 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature