Open AccessIndications for surgery amongst new patients presenting to the paediatric ophthalmology unit of the University College Hospital, Ibadan
Author(s) -
Mary Ogbenyi Ugalahi,
Henrietta Ifechukwude Monye,
Bolutife Olusanya,
Aderonke Mojisola Baiyeroju
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
african journal of paediatric surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.163
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 0189-6725
pISSN - 0974-5998
DOI - 10.4103/ajps.ajps_87_20
Subject(s) - medicine , pediatric ophthalmology , strabismus , cataract surgery , nasolacrimal duct obstruction , referral , general surgery , paediatric surgery , entropion , retrospective cohort study , pediatrics , surgery , family medicine , eyelid
The objective of the study was to determine the proportion of children requiring ocular surgery amongst new patients presenting to the Paediatric Ophthalmology Unit of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, over a 2-year period, to enhance planning and improve the efficiency of service delivery.