![]() There have been anecdotal reports of ocular transmission. The novel corona virus 2019 (2019-nCoV) has sparkled global concern but the route of its transmission has not yet been elucidated fully. Nepal reported its first case on 13th January 2020. It is an-ticipated that over 186 countries have been affected, with Nepal being one of the countries at major risk. Raju Kaiti, Ranjila Shyangbo, Manish Dahal and Bishal HamalĬoronavirus disease (COVID-19) originating in the Chinese city of Wuhan has rapidly emerged as a global health threat. Outbreak of Corona Virus, Ocular Involvement and Scenario in Nepal ![]() The mean age at diagnosis was 26 ± 9.8 years and the estimated prevalence of JOAG ranges from 0.38 to 2 in 100,000 in individuals between 4 and 20 years of age. In spite of IOP elevation, it doesn’t usually cause corneal enlargement or Haab's Striae rather, progressive myopia may continue. ![]() Most cases are inherited as an auto-somal dominant trait, and therefore, most families may be aware of their risk of developing this condition. Primary open angle glaucoma in the young age is known as The Juvenile open angle glaucoma (JOAG) which is a form of primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) that presents with elevated IOP in-traocular pressure between the ages of 4 and 35 years (up to 40 years of age in other reports). Primary Open Angle Glaucoma in the Young AgeĪhmed Mostafa Abdelrahman and Rana H Amin
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