| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4004365 | American Journal of Ophthalmology | 2009 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The prevalence of pterygium is 30.8% among adult Japanese aged 40 years and older in Kumejima. Older age, male gender, hyperopic refraction, lower intraocular pressure, and outdoor job history were independently associated with a higher risk of pterygium.
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Authors
Hiroki Shiroma, Akiko Higa, Shoichi Sawaguchi, Aiko Iwase, Atsuo Tomidokoro, Shiro Amano, Makoto Araie,