Eight-Year Incidence of Open-Angle Glaucoma in the Tema Eye Survey.

The incidence of OAG is higher in this population than reported in non-black populations outside Africa. This is important not only in Ghana and probably other West African countries, but also wherever people of the West African diaspora reside. These data enhance our understanding of epidemiology of OAG in this setting, and may serve as reference for public health policy and planning.