Background There is currently limited information as to which conditions are most prevalent
in communities in developing countries. This makes effective planning of eye services
difficult. Methods 3,899 eligible individuals were recruited and examined in a cross-sectional
survey in Asa Local Government Area, Nigeria. Those who self-reported an ocular morbidity
were also asked about their health-seeking behaviour. Health records of local facilities were
reviewed to collect information on those presenting with ocular morbidities. Results …

This study was funded by Sightsavers. Sightsavers is an international charity that works with
partners in developing countries to eliminate avoidable blindness (www. sightsavers. org).
The members of the research department (two authors) in Sightsavers had a role in the
design, analysis and preparation of this manuscript but did not take part in data collection.
One author, a Sightsavers employee and author supported the data collection but was not
involved in the study design or analysis.