Publications by authors named "A Omgbwa Eballe"
Article Synopsis
- Trachoma is still a significant health issue in parts of Cameroon, particularly in the northern regions, where surveys from 2016-2022 revealed ongoing cases of active trachoma and trichiasis, despite previous interventions.
- A total of 151,800 individuals were examined in these surveys, and findings indicated that two evaluation units exceeded the 5% threshold for active trachoma, while ten units exceeded the 0.2% threshold for trichiasis.
- Continued intervention efforts, including mass antibiotic distribution and improved surgical access, are needed to address these health challenges, with future assessments required to gauge progress towards eliminating trachoma as a public health concern.
[Clinical profile of corneal sensitivity in diabetic patients: A case-control study].
J Fr Ophtalmol
September 2024
Purpose: To evaluate the corneal sensitivity of black diabetic patients and identify factors associated with changes in corneal sensitivity.
Methodology: We conducted a cross-sectional comparative case-control study at the National Obesity Center of the Yaounde Central Hospital and the Djoungolo District Hospital from March 1 to July 31, 2022. Corneal sensitivity was measured using the Cochet-Bonnet esthesiometer in all diabetic patients over 18 years of age, matched for age and sex to a clinically healthy control population.
Unlabelled: Meibomian gland dysfunction is the leading cause of evaporative-type dry eye syndrome. Our goal was to determine the epidemiological and clinical features of meibomian gland dysfunction as well as its impact on the ocular surface in elderly black patients in Cameroon.
Patients And Methods: We performed a cross-sectional analysis from January 2 through May 31, 2017 in the ophthalmology department of Laquintinie Hospital in Douala, including blacks aged 50 years and older.
Purpose: To describe the different corneal pathologies and determine the prevalence of corneal blindness amongst children aged 0-15 years, seen at the ophthalmology unit of a tertiary hospital in Cameroon.
Patients And Methods: The medical records of all patients who presented to the Ophthalmic Unit between 2002 and 2010 were reviewed, retrospectively. The records of children aged 0-15 years, presenting with corneal pathologies, were further reviewed.
Background: Albinism causes significant eye morbidity and amblyopia in children. The aim of this study was to determine the refractive state in patients with complete oculocutaneous albinism who were treated at the Gynaeco-Obstetric and Paediatric Hospital, Yaoundé, Cameroon and evaluate its effect on vision.
Methods: We carried out this retrospective study at the ophthalmology unit of our hospital.