Destructive Eye Surgeries in Nigeria: A Review Article: Orbit And Oculoplasty

JN Ubah; O Fasina; OAI Otuka

Authors

JN Ubah Ladoke–Akintola University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo.
O Fasina University College Hospital. Ibadan.
OAI Otuka Abia State University Teaching Hospital. Aba

Abstract

Introduction: The decision to remove an eye is a difficult but often inevitable one that an ophthalmologist has to take occasionally. In many cultures, the removal of an eye, even if blind, is not acceptable, except when very painful or disfigured[1]. Evisceration, enucleation and exenteration are destructive surgeries that may be performed on the eye. The aim of this study was to review literature on destructive eye surgeries in Nigeria with a view to assessing the frequency and indications for such surgeries across the country.

Methods: Article search on destructive eye surgeries across the country yielded 22 references. The search was achieved through Index Medicus, Pubmed, Ajol, google search engine, and personal contact with authors and colleagues. Information extracted included, year of publication, span of the study, number of eyes, gender involvement, indication for surgery, and types of destructive eye surgeries that were performed.

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