Although eye problems can occur at any age, they are often common from the age of 40. Eye diseases with a prevalence associated with age and aging will continue to increase in the coming years. Most studies conducted ...Although eye problems can occur at any age, they are often common from the age of 40. Eye diseases with a prevalence associated with age and aging will continue to increase in the coming years. Most studies conducted on problems in middle-aged people have focused on visual disorders without taking into account all the ocular morbidities that may affect this segment of the population, hence the present study, the aim of which is to determine the proportions of different eye diseases in people aged 40 and over. Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out in the ophthalmology department covering the period from January 1 to December 31, 2020. Results: In total, we collected 828 patients aged 40 and over out of 1811 patients who received ophthalmological consultation during the study period, representing 45.72%. The most represented age group was 40 - 50 years, with an average age of 58.84 years and a maximum of 93 years. There were slightly more women (62.3%) than men (37.7%). The main reasons for consultation were decreased visual acuity (26.4%) and pruritus (19.9%). The main eye diseases diagnosed were cataracts (23%), allergic conjunctivitis (21.1%), and bacterial conjunctivitis (14.2%). Discussions: The predominance of cataracts in the diagnosed diseases confirms the literature data, according to which the main eye morbidities in middle-aged and elderly people are cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. Conclusion: It is crucial to have a mastery of these epidemiological data of eye diseases in order to adapt the technical platforms of eye care structures to the needs of different segments of the population.展开更多
Introduction: Refractive errors in school children continue to receive less attention and priority in many developing countries. Refractive errors can be a source of poor vision and disinterest in school. The aim of t...Introduction: Refractive errors in school children continue to receive less attention and priority in many developing countries. Refractive errors can be a source of poor vision and disinterest in school. The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of ametropia in school children. Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out at the International Ophthalmology Center of Mali covering the period from January 1 to June 30, 2024, involving all school children. Results: A total of 207 children out of 702 school children received during the study period presented refractive errors. The most affected age group was 16 - 20 years old, with an average age of 16.95 years. The female sex was the majority, with 77.2% compared to 22.2% for the male sex. The main reasons for consultation were visual fatigue (36.2%) and tearing (20.2%). Hyperopia astigmatism was the most common refractive error, with a frequency of 62.3%. Low ametropia (Discussions: The management of refractive errors in school children is a major factor in their educational success. Conclusion: Early detection and management of refractive needs in school children can be key elements allowing them to be more efficient in daily activities.展开更多
Introduction: Ocular inflammation is a frequently encountered entity in ophthalmology. Depending on the inflamed part of the eye, different forms of ocular inflammation are distinguished. The challenge for the clinici...Introduction: Ocular inflammation is a frequently encountered entity in ophthalmology. Depending on the inflamed part of the eye, different forms of ocular inflammation are distinguished. The challenge for the clinician will be to differentiate a benign pathology from a serious pathology that threatens visual function and requires urgent management. The aim is to make an epidemiological analysis of inflammatory eye diseases at the CHU-BSS of Kati. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out at the CHU-BSS of Kati between January 1 and December 31, 2023 and involved 1159 patients with various inflammatory eye diseases. Results: During the study period, 1159 cases of ocular inflammation were diagnosed out of 2111 new consultations, i.e. an incidence of 54.90%. Patients aged between 0 and 20 years were more affected with 41%. Women were more affected with 63.7%. The predominant symptom was pruritus with 57.8%. The main pathologies diagnosed were dominated by allergic conjunctivitis, bacterial conjunctivitis, with respectively 57.9% and 23.4%. Discussion: The results obtained reflect the findings made in the current practice of ophthalmology. Indeed, inflammatory diseases of the ocular surface, generally benign, are more frequent than intraocular inflammations which can jeopardize the functional or even anatomical prognosis of the affected eye. Conclusion: Endoocular inflammations are less frequent. Despite the possibility of functional complications, a rigorous diagnosis and a well-conducted medical treatment overcome most inflammatory ocular diseases.展开更多
文摘Although eye problems can occur at any age, they are often common from the age of 40. Eye diseases with a prevalence associated with age and aging will continue to increase in the coming years. Most studies conducted on problems in middle-aged people have focused on visual disorders without taking into account all the ocular morbidities that may affect this segment of the population, hence the present study, the aim of which is to determine the proportions of different eye diseases in people aged 40 and over. Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out in the ophthalmology department covering the period from January 1 to December 31, 2020. Results: In total, we collected 828 patients aged 40 and over out of 1811 patients who received ophthalmological consultation during the study period, representing 45.72%. The most represented age group was 40 - 50 years, with an average age of 58.84 years and a maximum of 93 years. There were slightly more women (62.3%) than men (37.7%). The main reasons for consultation were decreased visual acuity (26.4%) and pruritus (19.9%). The main eye diseases diagnosed were cataracts (23%), allergic conjunctivitis (21.1%), and bacterial conjunctivitis (14.2%). Discussions: The predominance of cataracts in the diagnosed diseases confirms the literature data, according to which the main eye morbidities in middle-aged and elderly people are cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. Conclusion: It is crucial to have a mastery of these epidemiological data of eye diseases in order to adapt the technical platforms of eye care structures to the needs of different segments of the population.
文摘Introduction: Refractive errors in school children continue to receive less attention and priority in many developing countries. Refractive errors can be a source of poor vision and disinterest in school. The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of ametropia in school children. Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out at the International Ophthalmology Center of Mali covering the period from January 1 to June 30, 2024, involving all school children. Results: A total of 207 children out of 702 school children received during the study period presented refractive errors. The most affected age group was 16 - 20 years old, with an average age of 16.95 years. The female sex was the majority, with 77.2% compared to 22.2% for the male sex. The main reasons for consultation were visual fatigue (36.2%) and tearing (20.2%). Hyperopia astigmatism was the most common refractive error, with a frequency of 62.3%. Low ametropia (Discussions: The management of refractive errors in school children is a major factor in their educational success. Conclusion: Early detection and management of refractive needs in school children can be key elements allowing them to be more efficient in daily activities.
文摘Introduction: Ocular inflammation is a frequently encountered entity in ophthalmology. Depending on the inflamed part of the eye, different forms of ocular inflammation are distinguished. The challenge for the clinician will be to differentiate a benign pathology from a serious pathology that threatens visual function and requires urgent management. The aim is to make an epidemiological analysis of inflammatory eye diseases at the CHU-BSS of Kati. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out at the CHU-BSS of Kati between January 1 and December 31, 2023 and involved 1159 patients with various inflammatory eye diseases. Results: During the study period, 1159 cases of ocular inflammation were diagnosed out of 2111 new consultations, i.e. an incidence of 54.90%. Patients aged between 0 and 20 years were more affected with 41%. Women were more affected with 63.7%. The predominant symptom was pruritus with 57.8%. The main pathologies diagnosed were dominated by allergic conjunctivitis, bacterial conjunctivitis, with respectively 57.9% and 23.4%. Discussion: The results obtained reflect the findings made in the current practice of ophthalmology. Indeed, inflammatory diseases of the ocular surface, generally benign, are more frequent than intraocular inflammations which can jeopardize the functional or even anatomical prognosis of the affected eye. Conclusion: Endoocular inflammations are less frequent. Despite the possibility of functional complications, a rigorous diagnosis and a well-conducted medical treatment overcome most inflammatory ocular diseases.
