Glaucoma severity at first presentation to an ophthalmologist and risk factors for late presentation in rural Australia: the S1P study.

Glaucoma appears to be diagnosed relatively early in this population. Severity at presentation was associated with age, intraocular pressure, and visual acuity, but not influenced by the social determinants assessed. These findings underscore the importance of frequent comprehensive eye examinations in older patients. Replication in other Australian populations is recommended as the generalisability of these findings is limited.