Prevalence and systemic associations of retinal vascular occlusions in Sub-Saharan Africa

Conclusion: Retinal vascular occlusions are an increasing cause of retinal disease in SSA and tend to occur at an earlier age. They are associated with hypertension, diabetes, and increasing age. Further studies will, however, be required to establish the demographic and clinical profile of patients with RAO in the region.

Source: Annals of African Medicine - July 4, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Ogugua Ndubuisi Okonkwo Olukorede O Adenuga Dennis Nkanga Wilson Ovienria Affiong Ibanga Chineze Thelma Agweye Idris Oyekunle Toyin Akanbi The Collaborative Retina Research Network Report II Source Type: research