Glaucoma Characteristics and Influencing Factors during the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Huizhou Region
Objective. Glaucoma in individuals who tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during the pandemic outbreak has not been comprehensively studied. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the characteristics and risk factors of glaucoma during the COVID-19 pandemic in Huizhou. Metho...
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| description | Objective. Glaucoma in individuals who tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during the pandemic outbreak has not been comprehensively studied. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the characteristics and risk factors of glaucoma during the COVID-19 pandemic in Huizhou. Methods. Retrospective data from outpatients with glaucoma at the Huizhou Hospital Affiliated with Guangzhou Medical University and Longmen County People’s Hospital were collected during two periods: the COVID-19 pandemic period (Phase A: December 1, 2022, to January 19, 2023) and the prevention and control period (Phase B: December 1, 2021, to January 19, 2022). The demographic characteristics of the outpatients during both phases were compared. The characteristics of glaucoma in patients with COVID-19 during Phase A were examined. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors influencing the development of acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG) in Phase A patients. Results. The proportion of patients with glaucoma was significantly higher during Phase A than during Phase B at both hospitals. No statistically significant differences were observed between patients with glaucoma during Phases A and B for age, sex, and region. A high COVID-19-positive rate was associated with old age, females, AACG, newly diagnosed glaucoma, and binocular involvement during phase A. Females testing positive for COVID-19, glaucoma that started after testing positive for COVID-19, and a history of medication use were associated with a higher proportion of AACG in phase A. Multivariable logistic regression analysis identified testing positive for COVID-19 as an independent potential risk factor for developing AACG. Conclusion. In summary, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Huizhou, patients with COVID-19 were primarily affected by AACG, especially females, older individuals, and those with binocular involvement. Testing positive for COVID-19 increases the risk of developing AACG. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b5b1cf02f8b64389986c008daad0ed542025-08-20T02:23:23ZengWileyJournal of Ophthalmology2090-00582023-01-01202310.1155/2023/8889754Glaucoma Characteristics and Influencing Factors during the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Huizhou RegionHuilan Zhou0Rui Liao1Dongxuan Zhang2Wei Wang3Shuifeng Deng4Huizhou Hospital Affiliated to Guangzhou Medical University (Huizhou Third People’s Hospital)Huizhou Hospital Affiliated to Guangzhou Medical University (Huizhou Third People’s Hospital)Huizhou Hospital Affiliated to Guangzhou Medical University (Huizhou Third People’s Hospital)State Key Laboratory of OphthalmologyHuizhou Hospital Affiliated to Guangzhou Medical University (Huizhou Third People’s Hospital)Objective. Glaucoma in individuals who tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during the pandemic outbreak has not been comprehensively studied. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the characteristics and risk factors of glaucoma during the COVID-19 pandemic in Huizhou. Methods. Retrospective data from outpatients with glaucoma at the Huizhou Hospital Affiliated with Guangzhou Medical University and Longmen County People’s Hospital were collected during two periods: the COVID-19 pandemic period (Phase A: December 1, 2022, to January 19, 2023) and the prevention and control period (Phase B: December 1, 2021, to January 19, 2022). The demographic characteristics of the outpatients during both phases were compared. The characteristics of glaucoma in patients with COVID-19 during Phase A were examined. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors influencing the development of acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG) in Phase A patients. Results. The proportion of patients with glaucoma was significantly higher during Phase A than during Phase B at both hospitals. No statistically significant differences were observed between patients with glaucoma during Phases A and B for age, sex, and region. A high COVID-19-positive rate was associated with old age, females, AACG, newly diagnosed glaucoma, and binocular involvement during phase A. Females testing positive for COVID-19, glaucoma that started after testing positive for COVID-19, and a history of medication use were associated with a higher proportion of AACG in phase A. Multivariable logistic regression analysis identified testing positive for COVID-19 as an independent potential risk factor for developing AACG. Conclusion. In summary, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Huizhou, patients with COVID-19 were primarily affected by AACG, especially females, older individuals, and those with binocular involvement. Testing positive for COVID-19 increases the risk of developing AACG.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/8889754 |
| spellingShingle | Huilan Zhou Rui Liao Dongxuan Zhang Wei Wang Shuifeng Deng Glaucoma Characteristics and Influencing Factors during the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Huizhou Region Journal of Ophthalmology |
| title | Glaucoma Characteristics and Influencing Factors during the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Huizhou Region |
| title_full | Glaucoma Characteristics and Influencing Factors during the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Huizhou Region |
| title_fullStr | Glaucoma Characteristics and Influencing Factors during the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Huizhou Region |
| title_full_unstemmed | Glaucoma Characteristics and Influencing Factors during the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Huizhou Region |
| title_short | Glaucoma Characteristics and Influencing Factors during the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Huizhou Region |
| title_sort | glaucoma characteristics and influencing factors during the covid 19 pandemic in the huizhou region |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/8889754 |
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