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Orbito-oculoplastic diseases in lagos: a 4-year prospective study
Bolanle G Balogun1, Bola J Adekoya1, Modupe M Balogun1
1Department of Surgery, Ophthalmology Unit, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital/College of Medicine, 1-5 Oba Akinjobi Street GRA Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology
|August 8, 2014
Summary
This study surveyed 269 patients to establish a database for orbito-oculoplastic diseases in sub-Saharan Africa. Eyelid diseases, trauma, and congenital anomalies were most prevalent, informing subspecialty development.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Oculoplastics
- Sub-Saharan Africa Health
Background:
- The orbito-oculoplastics subspecialty is emerging in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Establishing a regional disease database is crucial for its development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of orbito-oculoplastic diseases in the sub-Saharan region.
- To contribute a foundational database for the developing orbito-oculoplastics subspecialty.
Main Methods:
- A prospective, descriptive study was conducted at a tertiary eye care center.
- Data from 269 patients over four years (2008-2011) were analyzed.
- Patients were categorized by primary diagnosis after oculoplastics surgeon examination.
Main Results:
- Eyelid diseases (42.8%) were most frequent, notably ectropion and ptosis.
- Trauma (30.0%), congenital anomalies (21.0%), and tumors (16.0%) were leading etiological factors.
- Orbital lesions, socket pathologies, and complications of Stevens-Johnson syndrome were also documented.
Conclusions:
- The survey provides essential data for orbito-oculoplastics surgeons and ophthalmologists in the region.
- This database can guide training focus and necessary equipment acquisition.
- It supports the growth and advancement of the orbito-oculoplastics subspecialty in sub-Saharan Africa.
Keywords:
Congenital Eye DiseasesEctropionOrbito-Ocular TumorsOrbito-Oculoplastics DiseasesPrevalencePtosisTraumaMore Related Videos
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