Prevalence of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma in Central South Korea

Purpose To assess the prevalence of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) in the Namil-myon area in central South Korea. Design A cross-sectional, epidemiologic study in a defined population. Participants Residents aged ≥40 years in Namil-myon, a rural agricultural area in central South Korea. Methods Each subject underwent a screening that consisted of an interview and ophthalmic examinations, including visual acuity measurement, autorefraction,...