The spectrum of glaucoma presentation at Menelik II Hospital, Addis Ababa.

Background: Glaucoma is a major cause of blindness in Africa. However, many do not know if they have the disease until late.

Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the type and severity of glaucoma at presentation

Methods: A hospital based prospective review of 602 glaucoma patients was conducted over 18 month period ending in 2009.