ASSESSMENT ON THE ASSOCIATION OF MYOPIA WITH INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE IN THE UNIVERSITY OT BENIN, BENIN CITY, EDO STATE.

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: While existing data shows that increased Intraocular pressure predisposes individuals to glaucoma, it is a challenge figuring out if increased IOP can be traced to myopia.

PURPOSE: To investigate if myopia affects IOP in people of various ages and gender.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of one hundred and two (102) myopes of power (- 0.50D to over -6.0D) was recruited for this study. The myopic powers were measured objectively by Retinoscopy and Subjectively by Subjective Refraction with a Trial lens set and Snellens Visual Acuity Chart while the IOP was measured via the Perkins Handheld Applanation tonometer

DATA ANALYSIS: Data obtained was analyzed with the statistical package for social science (SPSS version 22.0) and the following conclusions were drawn from the results gotten;

1. The study found out that there was no significant difference between IOP in males and females as p-value was greater than 0.05.
2. There is statistically significant difference in IOP across the three degrees of myopia groups.
3. There is statistically significant difference in IOP across the three ages groups.
4. There is no association between gender and degree of myopia in the study population.

CONTRIBUTION TO OPTOMETRY: This study was projected to identify and clarify any relationships between Myopia and IOP in people of various ages and gender within the university of Benin, Benin City, Edo state which was actualized with recommendations made.