Trends in admission rates of primary angle closure diseases for the urban population in China, 2011–2021
Qi Chen,
Peng Shen,
Mengtian Zhou
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundCataract surgery and laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) are effective approaches for preventing primary angle closure diseases (PACDs), as well as acute primary angle closure (APAC). Due to the development of population screening and increases in cataract surgery rates, this study aimed to examine trends in the admission rates of PACD among the urban population in China.MethodsThis cross-sectional study examined patients who were admitted to a hospital for PACD, and who underwent cataract surgery or LP… Show more
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