Velumuri Lokapavani

The Prevalence of Pseudoexfoliation and the Long-term Changes in Eyes With Pseudoexfoliation in a South Indian Population.

Prevalence of PEX was higher in rural population and baseline OHT was a significant factor for conversion to glaucoma.

Six-year incidence of visually significant age-related cataract: the Chennai eye disease incidence study.

A significant proportion of the population developed visually significant age-related cataract at 6 years. Incident visually significant cataract was significantly greater for the rural cohort between 50 and 69 years old.

Six-Year Incidence and Baseline Risk Factors for Pseudoexfoliation in a South Indian Population: The Chennai Eye Disease Incidence Study.

In 6 years, pseudoexfoliation developed in 2.03% of the population. Rural and urban incidence was significantly different.

Six-year incidence of ocular hypertension in a South Indian population: the Chennai eye disease incidence study.

A significant proportion of this normal population converted to OHT. A higher incidence of conversion was seen in the rural population.