Publications by authors named "C O A Abouki"

Purpose: To study the tomographic appearance and etiologies of epimacular membranes in Cotonou.

Patients, Materials And Methods: This was a descriptive, analytical study with retrospective data collection. It took place at the Cotonou Retinal Testing Center and included all patients who underwent macular OCT testing between January 1, 2016 and June 30, 2018.

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Introduction: Intravitreal injections of medication are designed to obtain a high concentration in the posterior segment. We conducted a retrospective study of our practice of intravitreal injections to assess safety of the technique and short- and medium-term tolerability, and to analyze indications and the complications.

Patients And Methods: This analytic retrospective study focused on consecutive patients treated with intravitreal injections for the period of January 2015 to June 2016 in the "Lumière" ohthalmology clinic in Cotonou, with incidents or accidents during the injection procedure as a measure of safety.

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Purpose: To survey patient understanding of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and difficulties associated with medical treatment of POAG patients, to determine patient compliance rates with medical therapy, to study factors influencing compliance rates, and to formulate suggestions to improve patient compliance.

Patients And Methods: Our descriptive prospective study was carried out at the ophthalmology clinic of the Hubert K. Maga national university medical center and in the "La Lumière" ophthalmology clinic in Cotonou, from January 5 through April 25, 2009.

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