A survey finds 0.4% prevalence of glaucoma in patients under 40, suggesting age-related screening is important.
A survey of 3,494 patients under 40, who were examined in an urban optometric center, showed that 0.4% of the sample had glaucoma and an additional 0.2% had suspected glaucoma. The clinical implications of glaucoma in persons under 40 are discussed.
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