Glaucoma in Older Asians Aged 60 to 100 Years: Prevalence, Factors, Trends, and Projections (2024-2040).

The census-adjusted glaucoma prevalence was 5.1%, comprising 3.4% primary open-angle glaucoma, 0.7% primary angle-closure glaucoma, and 1% secondary glaucoma.

Prevalence was higher among Malays (6.5%) and Indians (6.2%) compared to Chinese (4.9%).

Significant factors included older age (odds ratio [OR], 1.07), Malay ethnicity (OR, 2.07), higher intraocular pressure (OR, 1.14), longer axial length (OR, 1.20), cataract surgery (OR, 1.81), and polypharmacy (OR, 2.04).