Publications by authors named "S Tchabi"

Purpose: To establish the epidemiological and tomographic profile of macular holes in the Beninese subject.

Patients And Methods: This cross-sectional study included consecutive patients seen for macular testing during the period from January 2016 to August 2017 at the St. Anthony of Padua Retinal Testing Center in Cotonou (Benin).

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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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Introduction: The purpose of our study is to present the socioeconomic aspects of the management of primary open angle glaucoma in Benin.

Patients And Methods: The study was a multicentric descriptive, record review from January 1st, 2011 to June 30th, 2013 and prospective from May 1st to July 31st, 2013. It included patients over 15 years of age, and treated for a diagnosis of primary open angle glaucoma during the study period.

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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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