| dc.description.abstract | Introduction. Myopia is a refractive error in which light rays focus in front of the
retina due to elongation of the axial length of the eye. Structural changes
occurring in myopic eyes may influence intraocular pressure (IOP), which is one
of the major risk factors for glaucoma. Therefore, evaluating the association
between the degree of myopia and intraocular pressure is important for early
detection of glaucoma risk in myopic patients. Objective. To determine the
relationship between the degree of myopia and intraocular pressure among
patients at Prof. dr. Chairuddin P. Lubis Universitas Sumatera Utara Hospital,
Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, 20155, INDONESIA. Methods. This study is
an analytical observational research with a retrospective design. Data were
obtained from medical records of patients who met the inclusion and exclusion
criteria. The sampling technique used was total sampling, with a total of 68
patients. Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test and Fisher’s Exact Test,
with a significance level of p < 0.05. Results. Most respondents were female, aged
20–41 years, and had mild myopia. In the right eye, no significant association was
found between the degree of myopia and intraocular pressure due to the constant
IOP values. In the left eye, a significant association was found between the degree
of myopia and intraocular pressure with a p-value of 0.022. The Fisher’s Exact
Test supported this result with a p-value < 0.05. Conclusion. There is a
significant relationship between the degree of myopia and intraocular pressure in
the left eye of myopic patients, while no significant relationship was found in the
right eye. A higher degree of myopia tends to be associated with increased
intraocular pressure. Routine intraocular pressure monitoring is recommended
for myopic patients as an effort for early detection of glaucoma risk. | en_US |
