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Eye disorders spectrum: a tertiary hospital pediatric ophthalmology clinic based in Ethiopia

Yohannes Tewolde Kidane1, Addisu Worku Teshome2

  • 1Addis Ababa University, College of Health Science, School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, 31531, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

BMC Ophthalmology
|March 13, 2022
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric eye exams reveal ocular motility imbalance, childhood cataracts, and infections are common. Males and younger children (0-6 years) were most affected by these vision disorders.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Epidemiological studies are crucial for planning and managing pediatric eye care.
  • Understanding the pattern of eye disorders in children informs healthcare strategies.
  • This study focuses on the spectrum and frequency of pediatric eye diseases in Ethiopia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the spectrum and frequency of eye diseases in children.
  • To analyze the prevalence of specific ocular disorders in a pediatric population.
  • To identify common eye conditions in children attending a tertiary hospital clinic.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study included 1237 children (16 years and below) with ocular disorders.
  • Data collected included age, sex, and diagnosis for new and follow-up patients.
  • Statistical analyses involved ratios, percentages, and chi-square tests (p < 0.05).

Main Results:

  • Ocular motility imbalances were the most frequent disorder (32.8%), particularly in children aged 1-6 years (p < 0.001).
  • Childhood cataracts (18.4%), especially congenital types (7.1%), and eye infections/inflammation (8.3%), particularly corneal/scleral infections (3.7%), were also common.
  • Males constituted 60% of the study population, and the largest age group was 0-<6 years (70.5%).

Conclusions:

  • Ocular motility imbalance, childhood cataracts, and eye infections are the most prevalent pediatric eye disorders.
  • Early presentation of eye conditions is noted, with males being more frequently affected.
  • Findings highlight the need for targeted interventions for common pediatric eye diseases.
Abstract

Keywords:
Eye disordersPediatric eye clinicSpectrumTertiary hospital

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