Objective: To explore the influencing factors of lens thickness (LT) and relative lens position (RLP) in individuals aged 60 and above in Northwestern China, as well as their correlation with anterior chamber angle structure. The aim is to provide evidence for exploring the role of the lens in the pathogenesis of primary angle - closure glaucoma. Methods: A cross - sectional study was conducted. Normal subjects aged 60 and above were enrolled from community - based examinations in Yingjisha County, Kashgar region, Xinjiang, between April and June 2024. An anterior segment optical coherence tomography was used to measure ocular biological parameters of both eyes. Only the right eyes of the subjects were included in the analysis. The correlation between changes in lens parameter and angle structure was examined through correlation analysis and linear regression models. Results: Gender, waist circumference and axial length emerged as independent predictors of the relative lens position. As age increased, the lens became thicker. Before the age of 70, lens thickness was positively correlated with axial length. Axial length, LT and RLP were identified as independent predictors of the anterior chamber angle scleral spur anterior 500 - μ m - opening distance (AOD500). The multiple linear regression equation is as follows: AOD500 (mm) = -2.5014 + 0.0833AL (mm) - 0.1157LT (mm) + 7.0211RLP - 0.0026Sex - 0.0010Height (cm). Conclusions: Among individuals aged 60 and above in Northwest China, being female, having a large waist circumference, and a short axial length are indicative of a relatively anterior lens position Furthermore, lens thickness, its relative position, and axial length significantly affect the anterior chamber angle opening distance, potentially contributing to the pathogenesis of angle-closure glaucoma.
