[Tropical endemic limbo-conjunctivitis in Lúbumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo].

Purpose: To determine the frequency and clinical characteristics of tropical endemic limbo-conjunctivitis (TELC).

Methods: A review of records of all patients aged 0-15 years with a diagnosis of tropical endemic limbo-conjunctivitis examined between January 2000 and February 2002. The diagnosis was based on interview and routine ocular examination.