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Glaucoma in Congo

D Kaimbo Wa Kaimbo1, L Missotten

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Kinshasa, Congo.

Bulletin De La Societe Belge D'Ophtalmologie
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
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This study determined glaucoma types in Congo, finding open-angle glaucoma most common. Primary angle-closure glaucoma was rare in the Black population, confirming existing observations.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.
  • Understanding the prevalence of different glaucoma subtypes is crucial for targeted public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To ascertain the frequency distribution of various glaucoma subtypes within an urban Congolese community.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 176 glaucoma patient records from 1991-1995.
  • Comprehensive ophthalmological examinations including visual acuity, refraction, slit-lamp, and intraocular pressure measurements.
  • Gonioscopy and visual field testing were utilized as needed.

Main Results:

  • Open-angle glaucoma was the most prevalent subtype, accounting for 72.2% of cases.

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  • Other identified subtypes included aphakic glaucoma (9%), uveitis glaucoma (6%), and exfoliative glaucoma (3%).
  • Primary angle-closure glaucoma was found to be rare in this population.

    • Conclusions:

    • This study offers insights into glaucoma subtype prevalence in an urban Congolese setting.
    • The findings highlight the low occurrence of primary angle-closure glaucoma among the Black population studied.
    • Further research is warranted to confirm these prevalence patterns.