Seasonal Variations in Retinal Detachment in Northern Finland and Novosibirsk

Paavola, M.; Chehova, S.; Forsius, Henrik

doi:10.1111/j.1755-3768.1983.tb01461.x

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“…In the present study the greatest incidences were found from July to October, the lowest from December to March. This finding is fairly well in agreement with the study of Paavola et al (1983). They found the highest incidences of retinal detachment in Northern Finland from March to September and the lowest from December to February.…”

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“…A seasonal variation in the occurrence of retinal detachment has been reported earlier (Weekers 1945;Jonkers 1948;Jensen 1957;Gartner et al 1977;Paavola et al 1983). Retinal detachment has been found to be most common during the summer months.…”

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confidence: 78%

“…The reason for seasonal variation is unclear. Most authors have assumed the role of more intensive light during the summer months (Weekers 1945;Jonkers 1948;Paavola et al 1983). Light could have an effect directly on the eye, or it could influence indirectly by increasing physical activities of people.…”

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Epidemiology of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in a Finnish population

Laatikainen

Tolppanen

Harju

1985

Acta Ophthalmologica

101

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During a -4 year period, 1978-1981, 310 eyes of 301 patients living in the district of the Helsinki University Central Hospital were examined for rhegmatogenous detachment of the retina. This corresponds to an annual incidence of 6.9 per 100 000 mean population. The mean age of the patients was 54.2 years, and the sex distribution corresponded with that in the general population. The right eye was significantly (P less than 0.05) more often affected than the left eye. 78% of the eyes were phakic, and 22% were aphakic. The corresponding annual incidences were 5.4 for phakic and 1.5 for aphakic detachment per 100 000 mean population. Myopia was found in 51% of the phakic and in 24% of the aphakic eyes. The estimated annual incidence of rhegmatogenous detachment in the myopic population was more than 3 times that in the non-myopic population. The annual incidence of traumatic rhegmatogenous retinal detachment was 0.8 per 100 000 mean population. There were significant (P less than 0.005) seasonal variations in the occurrence of retinal detachment.

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Epidemiology of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in a Finnish population

Laatikainen

Tolppanen

Harju

1985

Acta Ophthalmologica

101

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“…The seasonal variation in the incidence of retinal detachment has been the subject of numerous studies (Table ) . Several studies reported a higher incidence in summer, between 1.3 and 1.7 times higher than winter …”

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Climate and season: the effects on ophthalmic diseases

Qassim

Viki

et al. 2017

Clinical Exper Ophthalmology

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Seasonal changes and climate have a significant impact on human health. Diseases influenced by temperature and climate conditions are likely to undergo dynamic pattern shifts with consequent impact on human health. A number of infectious and non-infectious ophthalmic diseases are influenced by temperature and seasonality. Awareness of this is important from public and global health perspective in addition to resource allocation strategies. We examine the evidence for a seasonal pattern to ophthalmic diseases and assess the possible impact of climate change.

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“…Most studies describe a summer peak and winter trough; others vice versa and some no seasonal variation at all [35][36][37][38][39] . This is likely attributed to increased sun exposure and outdoor activities in summer³ .…”

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Retinal Detachment - An Update of the Disease and Its Epidemiology - A Discussion Based on Research and Clinical Experience at the Prince Charles Eye Unit, Windsor, England

Gout¹,

Mellington²,

Tah³

et al. 2012

Advances in Ophthalmology

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Retinal detachment is a potentially blinding condition. It is caused by separation of neurosensory retina from the underlying retinal pigment epithelium. Despite treatment advances, functional results remain poor (with only 42% achieving 6/12 vision and only 28% if the macula is involved). There are three distinct types of retinal detachment: rhegmatogenous (RRD), tractional and exudative. For the purpose of this chapter we will focus on RRD.RRD demonstrates wide geographical variation with incidence reported between 6.3 and 17.9 per 100, 000¹ with 7300 new cases estimated annually in the UK² . Risk factors include myopia, increasing age and certain vitreoretinal conditions. Horseshoe tears, giant tears and round holes have been shown the most common along with lattice degeneration .Vitreoretinal traction is responsible for most RRD. As the vitreous becomes syneretic (liquefied) with age, a posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) occurs. In most cases, the vitreous separates from the retina without any sequelae. However, in certain eyes, strong vitreoretinal adhesions are present and the occurrence of a PVD can lead to a retinal tear; then, fluid from the liquefied vitreous can enter the sub-retinal space through the tear, leading to a retinal detachment.Several studies have investigated the epidemiology and risk factors associated with RRD.

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Seasonal Variations in Retinal Detachment in Northern Finland and Novosibirsk

Cited by 18 publications

References 5 publications

Epidemiology of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in a Finnish population

Epidemiology of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in a Finnish population

Climate and season: the effects on ophthalmic diseases

Retinal Detachment - An Update of the Disease and Its Epidemiology - A Discussion Based on Research and Clinical Experience at the Prince Charles Eye Unit, Windsor, England

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