Morbidite Oculaire Chez Les Conducteurs De Taxi-Motos A Parakou
- Author Salimatou MONTEIRO
- Co-Author Amadou ALFA BIO, Abel Rodrigue ASSAVEDO, Barmax DOSSOU BODJRENOU, Soulé ALAMOU
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- Country : Benin
- Subject : Ophtalmology
Keywords : Incompatible visual acuity, accidents, motorcycle taxi drivers, ametropia, pterygium, cataract
Abstract
Introduction: Good vision is essential for safe driving for both four-wheeled and two-wheeled vehicles. Motorcycle taxi is the most used transport in Benin.
Purpose: To study ocular morbidity among motorcycle taxi drivers in Parakou.
Patients and methods: This was a descriptive study with prospective data collection performed from April 4 to June 28, 2017 at Parakou teaching hospital in the north of Benin. Motorcycle taxi drivers were recruited from their parking lot and screened/examined for detection of any ocular disease and measurement of visual acuity
Results: The mean age of participants was 39.1 years +/- 11, 4 years. Drivers wearing Helmet accounted for 23.75% of the study population. Visual acuity was incompatible with motorcycle riding among 25%. Predominant ocular diseases were ametropia (67.5%), conjunctival diseases dominated by pterygium (21.25%), and cataracts at varying degrees (11.25%). Incompatible visual acuity was statistically associated with the occurrence of accidents (p=0.04).
Conclusion: Motorcycle taxi drivers with incompatible visual acuity to driving represent a significant proportion. Ophthalmological consultation must be required prior delivering of motorcycle driver licence.
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