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- Title
Screening for Glaucoma: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement.
- Authors
Moyer, Virginia A.
- Abstract
Description: Update of the 2004 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on screening for glaucoma. Methods: The USPSTF reviewed evidence on the benefits and harms of screening for glaucoma and of medical and surgical treatment of early glaucoma. Beneficial outcomes of interest included improved vision-related quality of life and reduced progression of early asymptomatic glaucoma to vision-related impairment. The USPSTF also considered evidence on the accuracy of glaucoma screening tests. Population: This recommendation applies to adults who do not have vision symptoms and are seen in a primary care setting. Recommendation: The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for primary open-angle glaucoma in adults. (I statement)
- Subjects
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force; GLAUCOMA diagnosis; DRUG therapy; GLAUCOMA treatment; GLAUCOMA surgery; HEALTH outcome assessment
- Publication
Annals of Internal Medicine, 2013, Vol 159, Issue 7, p484
- ISSN
0003-4819
- Publication type
Article