Pseudoexfoliation of the lens in Australian Aborigines. Issue 7 (July 1977)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Taylor, H. R.; Hollows, F. C.; Moran, D.
• Is Part Of: British journal of ophthalmology. Volume 61:Issue 7(1977)
• Page Start: 473
• Page End: 475
• Publication Date: 1977-07
• Subjects: Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1136/bjo.61.7.473
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1161

Abstract

Abstract : The first cases of pseudoexfoliation of the lens to be found in Australian Aborigines are reported. The prevalence rate in the communities in central Australia is 1-3% and for those 61 years and older is 16-3%. Within the limits of our assessment glaucoma was an associated finding in 8-1% of these cases. A high incidence of old trachoma, previous trauma, and Labrador keratopathy was also noted in these people.