Garba Farouk

Clinical Characteristics and Stage at Presentation of Glaucoma Patients in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The initial presentation of glaucoma varies meaningfully across SSA. A comprehensive strategy with regional customization based on local differences is needed to reduce glaucoma blindness in SSA.

Glaucoma Treatment Patterns in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Medical therapy for first-line glaucoma management is preferred by most physicians in SSA (69%).

Patients' Acceptance of Glaucoma Therapy in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Patients' acceptance of glaucoma therapy was high overall, but lower for surgery than for laser or medical therapy.

Comparison of portable devices with standard glaucoma diagnostic testing for the detection of glaucoma for the purposes of glaucoma case finding in low-and middle- income countries.

Portable devices showed good agreement with standard tools and high acceptability, supporting their potential role in glaucoma screening in resource-limited settings. Further community-based validation is recommended.