Titre |
Epidemiological and Clinical Aspects of Blinding Diseases in The National Teaching Hospital (Cnhu-Hkm) in Cotonou |
Auteurs |
ALAMOU SOULÉ [1],
Yehouessi Lisette [2],
Bra'Eyatcha Bymingo Noelle [3],
Sounouvou Ignace [4],
Tchabi SIDONIE ELISE DJIDJOHO [5],
DOUTETIEN CLAUDIA [7],
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Journal: |
International Journal of Ophthalmic Pathology |
Catégorie Journal: |
Internationale |
Impact factor: |
0 |
Volume Journal: |
4 |
DOI: |
1000168 |
Resume |
Objective: To study the epidemiological and clinical aspects of blinding diseases.
Method: The study was retrospective, descriptive and analytical. It involved all patients with blindness and / or severe visual impairment and who came to consult in the Unit of Ophthalmology of the National Teaching Hospital from 1st March 2011 to 28 February 2013.
Results: Among the 814 patients selected, 569 were suffering from blindness (69%) and 245 of severe visual loss (31%). The most affected were aged 50-59 years and 60-69 years with 247 cases for blindness (38.14%) and 124 cases for severe visual loss (50.21%).
The sex ratio was 1.32. Retirees were the largest group of about 360; 44.22%. The other group with secondary education were the most numerous (36.61%). 102 and 114 patients respectively 17% and 19% had a history of glaucoma and cataracts. 33 patients had family history of glaucoma (4.05%) and 30 patients with a family history of blindness (3.69%). Ocular involvement was bilateral in
550 patients (67.57%). The crystalline (39.82%) and the optic nerve (17.78%) were the main anatomical sites of lesions found.
Conclusion: To reduce the incidence of blindness and severe visual handicaps, it is important to study and improve the treatment of eye diseases. |
Mots clés |
Blindness; Severe visual impairment; Visual impairment; Cataracts;Glaucoma |
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