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Epidemiological characteristics of ophthalmic diseases in Mozambique Yui Kojima 1,2 , Shintaro Nakayama 2,3 , Eisuke Shimizu 2,3,4 , Hiroki Nishimura 2,3,4 , Rohan Khemlani 2,4 , Isaura Brito dos Santos 5 , Suale Francisco Puchar 6 , Momade Fumo Faquihe 6 , Junko Hori 7 , Hideyuki Kurita 8 , Osamu Kobayashi 8 1Nippon Medical School 2OUI Inc. 3Department of Ophthalmology, Keio University School of Medicine 4Yokohama Keiai Eye Clinic 5Eduardo Mondlane University 6Lurio University 7Department of Ophthalmology, Nippon Medical School 8ASEAN/Africa Engagement Promotion Office, Institute for International Relations, Ehime University pp.532-537
Published Date 2025/4/15
DOI https://doi.org/10.11477/mf.037055790790040532
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Abstract Purpose:To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of anterior segment diseases in the Muatala community, Nampula Province, Republic of Mozambique.

Subjects and Methods:In this prospective study, 366 residents of the Muatala community underwent slit-lamp examinations between September 2022 and September 2023. Anterior segment examination was performed using a portable slit-light microscope with image filing(Smart Eye Camera;SEC). A Mozambican optometrist photographed and diagnosed the anterior segment using SEC in Mozambique. Remote diagnosis was performed by an ophthalmologist in Japan using these images. The diagnostic results were analyzed to evaluate the epidemiological characteristics.

Results:Pinguecula, nevus, and cataract were the most prevalent anterior eye diseases. The prevalence of pinguecula, pterygium, and cataract were positively correlated with age. The prevalence of cataract in males was significantly higher than that in females. Comparison between the diagnostic results reported by the Mozambican optometrist and the Japanese ophthalmologist revealed significant differences in diseases, except subconjunctival hemorrhage and cataract.

Conclusion:Diseases that may be risk factors for vision impairment, such as lens opacity, were widespread, and the age of onset was relatively young. Thus, early detection and improved access to appropriate medical care must be ensured to reduce the prevalence of preventable and treatable blindness. Conducting surveys using specialized equipment and eye specialist interventions will aid in improving the access to medical care, including telemedicine.


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