Prevalence and Types of Glaucoma Among an Indigenous African Population in Southwestern Nigeria

Adeyinka Ashaye, Olumide Ashaolu, Opeyemi Komolafe, Benedict G. K. Ajayi, Olusola Olawoye, Boluwatife Olusanya, C O Adeoti

Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science · 2013 · 58 citations · 23 references

Abstract

The high prevalence of glaucoma (7.3%) in the Akinyele district in southwestern Nigeria is comparable with those in predominantly black populations in the Akwapim-South district of Ghana and Barbados. Primary open angle glaucoma remains the most prevalent form of glaucoma.

References

23