[Detection of primary open-angle glaucoma at the National University Hospital Cotonou, Benin].

Aim: Describe the epidemiologic and clinical characteristics of POAG and evaluate hospital personnel's knowledge of the disease at the National University Hospital in Cotonou, Benin.

Patients And Method: A transversal study was conducted over a period of 7 months on 689 employees over 20 years of age, divided into three professional categories A, B, and C.

Results: The rate of participation was 67 %.