Eye malformations in Cameroonian children: a clinical survey.
CONCLUSIONS
The aim of this work was to describe the clinical aspects of eye malformations observed at the ophthalmology unit of the Yaoundé Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital.


METHODS
We carried out a retrospective study of all malformations of the eye and its adnexae observed among children aged 0-5 years who were seen at the ophthalmology unit from January 2003 to December 2009.


RESULTS
Out of the 2254 children who were examined, 150 (6.65%) presented eye malformations. The mean age was 14.40 ± 4 months. Eye malformations were diagnosed in 71.66% of cases during the first year of life. The most frequent malformations were congenital lacrimal duct obstruction (66.66%), congenital cataract (10.9%), congenital glaucoma (10.9%), microphthalmos (5.03%), and congenital ptosis (3.77%).


CONCLUSIONS
Eye malformations among children can lead to visual impairment and are a cause for discomfort to children and parents. Therefore, systematic postnatal screening is recommended to enable early management.
Yaoundé Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital, Yaoundé, Cameroon ; Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Douala, Cameroon.
André Omgbwa
AO
Eballé
Augustin
A
Ellong
Godefroy
G
Koki
Ngoune Chantal
NC
Nanfack
Viola Andin
VA
Dohvoma
Côme Ebana
CE
Mvogo