TITLE:
Therapeutic Itineraries of Patients with Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma at the IOTA
AUTHORS:
Aly Sylla, Abdoul Karim Baldé, Maxim Dantouma Sovogui, Fadima Hann, Mohamed Sanoussi Barry, Habibatou Sow
KEYWORDS:
Glaucoma, Itineraries, Treatment, GPAO, IOTA, Bamako
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Ophthalmology,
Vol.15 No.4,
November
19,
2025
ABSTRACT: Glaucoma is a progressive optic neuropathy, often associated with hypertonia, and is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide [1]. The prevalence of glaucoma varies according to ethnic origin, being more frequent in subjects of African or Afro-Caribbean origin [2]. The aim of the study is to understand patients’ care-seeking behavior and to analyze the underlying reasons. This is a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted over a six-month period, including patients aged 30 and over diagnosed with GPAO. The results show that the most common age group was 60 - 70 years, and that 54.91% of patients did not attend any other center apart from IOTA. Satisfaction with the care received was mixed, with 52.73% of patients satisfied. Decreased visual acuity was the most frequent reason for consultation, and IOTA’s technical facilities were the most frequently cited reason for choosing this center Although limited by its strictly hospital-based nature, the study reveals patients’ behavior and reflexes when faced with the first symptoms of their disease.