[Exotropia in black Cameroonians].

We carried out this study to increase our knowledge and understanding of exotropia (divergent strabismus) in general, but particularly in black people, in whom it occurs more frequently. We carried out a prospective study in the department of ophthalmology of Douala General Hospital from November 1991 to June 1998. All patients underwent oculomotor examination and skiascopye.

[Strabismus in Cameroon].

Purpose: We undertook a study on strabismus in order to determine the characteristics of this disease in Cameroon.

Material And Methods: A prospective study was carried out in the ophthalmological unit of the Douala General Hospital from November 1991 to October 1995. All patients were examined and followed regularly by the same team.