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Pattern of retinal diseases in Lagos.

A Abiose

    Annals of Ophthalmology
    |July 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Retinal diseases affect 5.3% of patients in Lagos, with sicklemia retinopathy and tapetoretinal dystrophy being common. Hypertensive and diabetic retinopathies are rare, and retinoblastoma appears sporadic in this African population.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Retinal Diseases
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Retinal diseases are a significant cause of visual impairment globally.
    • Understanding the prevalence and types of retinal diseases in specific populations is crucial for targeted healthcare interventions.
    • Primary retinal detachments are noted to be infrequent in African populations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence of retinal diseases among patients attending the Lagos University Teaching Hospital Eye Clinic.
    • To identify the common types of retinal diseases observed in this African cohort.
    • To compare the observed patterns with those reported in other geographical regions.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of patient records from the Lagos University Teaching Hospital Eye Clinic.
    • Inclusion criteria: Patients diagnosed with any retinal disease.
    • Data collected included patient demographics, diagnosis, and relevant clinical history.

    Main Results:

    • A total of 92 out of 1,723 patients (5.3% prevalence) were diagnosed with retinal diseases.
    • Sickle cell retinopathy and various tapetoretinal dystrophies were identified as significant problems.
    • Hypertensive and diabetic retinopathies were infrequently observed; retinoblastoma was the only encountered tumor, appearing sporadic.

    Conclusions:

    • Retinal diseases are not uncommon in Lagos, with a notable prevalence of 5.3%.
    • The spectrum of retinal diseases differs from some other regions, with a higher burden of sicklemia retinopathy and tapetoretinal dystrophies.
    • Increased literacy may lead to earlier diagnosis of retinal diseases, including those causing moderate visual loss.

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