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Undiagnosed, overdiagnosed glaucoma cases may have major repercussions
PRAGUE — Both undiagnosed glaucoma and overdiagnosed glaucoma are significant challenges in Western countries, with major clinical implications for individuals and society, according to one specialist speaking at the European Glaucoma Society Congress.The population-based Thessaloniki Eye Study, presented here by Fotis Topouzis, MD, PhD, confirmed the data of other large cohorts: At least half of glaucoma cases are undiagnosed.