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Glaucoma subtypes in Ethiopian clinic patients
Addis Tenkir1, Berhan Solomon, Amare Deribew
1Department of Ophthalmology, College of Public Health and Medical Sciences, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia. addisneo@gmail.com
Journal of Glaucoma
|January 30, 2013
Summary
Exfoliation glaucoma was the most common subtype in this Ethiopian hospital study. This finding, unusual for Africa, highlights the need for community-based surveys to understand glaucoma distribution in Ethiopia.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Public Health
Background:
- Hospital-based studies offer insights into glaucoma subtypes in Ethiopia pending population data.
- Understanding local glaucoma epidemiology is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence and distribution of glaucoma subtypes at Jimma University Hospital, Ethiopia.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted from April 2007 to March 2008.
- Included 335 new and follow-up glaucoma patients diagnosed using objective criteria.
Main Results:
- The most common glaucoma subtypes were exfoliation glaucoma (35.2%) and primary open-angle glaucoma (32.8%).
- Primary angle-closure glaucoma accounted for 18.5% of cases.
- The average patient age was 57.0 years, with a male-to-female ratio of 2.7:1.
Conclusions:
- Exfoliation glaucoma is the predominant subtype in this Ethiopian hospital, a novel finding for Africa.
- Further community-based surveys are recommended to ascertain the true distribution of glaucoma subtypes across Ethiopia.
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