The Association between Myopia and Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: Previous studies identified myopia as a risk factor for primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). However, recent studies have shown different results, the definitive relationship between myopia and POAG remains controversial. Objectives: To investigate the relationship between myopia and POAG. Methods: Published articles were searched from PubMed, Embase, and Scopus databases between 1970 and 2020. A pooled analysis of the ORs was performed using a random-effects model. Results: Data on the association between myopia and POAG, were obtained from 16 cross sectional studies, and the pooled OR was 2.26 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.77 – 2.89, P
Source: Ophthalmic Research - Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research