TITLE:
Frequency of Eye Diseases in Subjects Aged 40 and Over
AUTHORS:
Konaté Daouda, Yattara Maimouna, Dembélé Lucienne, Sall Fatou, Mariko Bréhima, Sogoba Sanata, Doumbia Daouda, Traoré Abdramane, Camara Claude Oumar Bernard, Kouma Aminata, Keita Koniba, Napo Abdoulaye, Sylla Fatoumata, Traoré Lamine
KEYWORDS:
Frequency, Eye, Disease, Middle, Aged, Elderly, People
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Ophthalmology,
Vol.15 No.1,
February
14,
2025
ABSTRACT: Although eye problems can occur at any age, they are often common from the age of 40. Eye diseases with a prevalence associated with age and aging will continue to increase in the coming years. Most studies conducted on problems in middle-aged people have focused on visual disorders without taking into account all the ocular morbidities that may affect this segment of the population, hence the present study, the aim of which is to determine the proportions of different eye diseases in people aged 40 and over. Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out in the ophthalmology department covering the period from January 1 to December 31, 2020. Results: In total, we collected 828 patients aged 40 and over out of 1811 patients who received ophthalmological consultation during the study period, representing 45.72%. The most represented age group was 40 - 50 years, with an average age of 58.84 years and a maximum of 93 years. There were slightly more women (62.3%) than men (37.7%). The main reasons for consultation were decreased visual acuity (26.4%) and pruritus (19.9%). The main eye diseases diagnosed were cataracts (23%), allergic conjunctivitis (21.1%), and bacterial conjunctivitis (14.2%). Discussions: The predominance of cataracts in the diagnosed diseases confirms the literature data, according to which the main eye morbidities in middle-aged and elderly people are cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. Conclusion: It is crucial to have a mastery of these epidemiological data of eye diseases in order to adapt the technical platforms of eye care structures to the needs of different segments of the population.