[Glaucoma Service Database].

Abstract

We present the common problems related to clinical databases. The Glaucoma Service Database created in our clinic is an attempt of developing the optimal medical database. The system organizes our repository of clinical data. It consist of 3 modules: 1) the users list with predefined privileges and rights, 2) lists of coded data for further use, that facilitate filling in the fields, 3) clinical details of all patients. The user interface of our database is very simply, thus it is very easy to use it even by unskilled staff. The accuracy of data is protected by system's internal algorithms. It could be used to investigate clinical epidemiology, risk assessment, post-marketing surveillance of drugs, practice variation and decision analysis. Data from Glaucoma Service Database can also help in the management of health service.