Assessment of Trends in the Incidence Rates of Central Retinal Artery Occlusion in Korea From 2002 to 2015.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is associated with and shares common risk factors with cardiovascular diseases. Over the past several decades, the incidence rates of stroke and ischemic heart disease have substantially decreased in high-income industrialized countries. However, little is known regarding current trends in CRAO incidence rates.

Objective

To estimate trends in the incidence rates of CRAO in Korea.

Design, setting, and participants

This nationwide population-based cohort study was designed on September 7, 2017, and used data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service from January 1, 2002, to December 31, 2015. Individuals with incident CRAO between 2002 and 2015 were identified using the CRAO diagnostic code (H34.1) from the Inte

SUBMITTER: Kim J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7879389 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature