Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Max Villain
France
Research Article
Outcomes of Cataract Surgery Performed By Non-Physician Surgeons in Rural Northern Cameroon: Use of the Better Operative Outcomes Software Tool (BOOST) - A Follow-up Study
Author(s): Magali Fortané, Serge Resnikoff, Nathan Congdon, Philippe Bensaïd, Kali Seini, Oumar Boukar, Aminou Bouba, Max Villain and Vincent DaienMagali Fortané, Serge Resnikoff, Nathan Congdon, Philippe Bensaïd, Kali Seini, Oumar Boukar, Aminou Bouba, Max Villain and Vincent Daien
Purpose: To assess outcomes and reasons for poor results after cataract surgery by non-physician surgeons (NPCS) in North Cameroon using a novel app.
Design: Prospective cohort study.
Participants: Consecutive patients undergoing surgery for age-related cataract between December 2016 and August 2017 at two non-governmental organization (NGO) hospitals (Lagdo and Kousseri) in northern Cameroon.
Methods: The Better Operative Outcome Software Tool (BOOST) app was used to collect data on visual acuity (VA) before and one day after surgery. Reasons for poor visual outcomes were recorded for 20 consecutive patients returning >6 weeks after surgery with VA<6/60.
Main outcome measures: Proportion of patients with good (VA ≥ 6/18), borderline (VA 6/60–6/18), an.. View More»