title: [Correlation between cup disk ratios and changes in visual fields in Togolese patients].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  We have undertaken this study to analyze the correlations existing between Goldmann perimetry and cup disc ratios in Togolese patients less than 45 years old.
  
  
  METHODS
  Male and female outpatients presenting with cup disc ratio of 0.4 or over underwent Goldmann perimetric examination.
  
  
  RESULTS
  There were 120 patients, 60 males and 60 females. Goldmann perimetry was normal in 3% cases. The 62% remaining abnormal cases comprised central and paracentral defects, peripheral depression, nasal steps and tubular fields. These defects were variously correlated to the cup disc ratios.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Goldmann perimetry is less used since the introduction of automated perimetry; however it is still helpful in our particular countries. Due to the various correlations between the cup disc ratios and Goldmann perimetric defects, we have to strengthen the follow-up of patients whose first manual perimetry seems to be normal.
authors.affiliation: Service d'Ophtalmologie, CHU Tokoin, Lomé, Togo.
authors.forename: P K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Balo
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mukangni
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bechetoille
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009898:Optic Disk / Q000473:pathology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014037:Togo; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D058609:Visual Field Tests; D014794:Visual Fields
vernacular_title: Corrélation entre excavation du disque optique et altération du champ visuel chez les patients togolais.