Retinal detachment in Nigerians: a multicentre cross-sectional study on demographics, risk factors for blindness and surgical outcomes in a developing country
Delays in diagnosing and treating RD result in high rates of preoperative blindness, which can be reversed with surgery even after several weeks of symptoms. Understanding the associations between RD and the risk of blinding RD in developing countries will benefit early diagnosis, treatment and improve treatment outcomes.
Authors
- Wilson Ovienria (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2532-7099)
- Ogugua Ndubuisi Okonkwo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6805-2427)
- Idris Oyekunle
- Chineze Thelma Agweye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7891-4177)
- OlukoredeO Adenuga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6957-4377)
- Toyin Akanbi
- Martha-Mary Udoh
- Dennis Nkanga
- Affiong Andem Ibanga
Institutions
- Lagos University Teaching Hospital (NG)
- University of Calabar (NG)
- Jos University Teaching Hospital (NG)
- Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-098073
- Primary Topic
- Retinal and Macular Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00