Table 3 Changes in the major glaucoma diagnostic categories between 1998 and 2004 according to the HES
From: Hospital Episode Statistics and changing trends in glaucoma surgery
Year | Total no. of finished consultant episodes | Total no. of finished consultant episodes | Total no. of emergency admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | All glaucomas | Primary angle closure glaucoma | Primary angle closure glaucoma |
1998–1999 | 18661 | 3218 | 951 |
1999–2000 | 16126 | 3240 | 1001 |
2000–2001 | 14590 | 2779 | 1164 |
2001–2002 | 14122 | 2641 | 1097 |
2002–2003 | 13486 | 2430 | 956 |
2003–2004 | 13095 | 2347 | 984 |
