Variables

Frequency (n = 8)

Percentage

Age:

Mean age

Age Range:

Minimum Age

Maximum Age

47.1 ± 20.3

50

24

74

Gender:

Male

Female

5

3

62.5

37.5

Occupation:

Farmer

Student

Commercial Motorcyclist

5

2

1

62.5

25

12.5

Predisposing Activity:

Trauma

Red Eye (spontaneous)

4

4

50

50

Duration before presentation in days:

Minimum

Maximum

Mean duration

7

21

14.5 ± 6.0

Self Medication before Presentation

8

100%

Use of Traditional Eye Medication

yes

No

5

3

62.5

37.5

*HIV positive

1

12.5

Diabetes Mellitus

1

12.5