Impact of Traumatic Visual Loss: A Pilot Study on the Quality of Life of Evisceral Patients

Kouadio Kouao Cedric Romarie; Kra Alla N’goran Simeon; Agbohoun Reine Prisca; Konan Manmi Sienou Marguerite Pascaline; Soumahoro Massese; Koman Chiatse Ellalie; Kouassi-Rebours Aya Colette; N'da Hermine Cynthia; Gogoua Mattekei Roxane; Kouassi Francois Xavier

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Impact of Traumatic Visual Loss: A Pilot Study on the Quality of Life of Evisceral Patients

Kouadio Kouao Cedric Romarie^*, Kra Alla N’goran Simeon, Agbohoun Reine Prisca, Konan Manmi Sienou Marguerite Pascaline, Soumahoro Massese, Koman Chiatse Ellalie, Kouassi-Rebours Aya Colette, N'da Hermine Cynthia, Gogoua Mattekei Roxane, Kouassi Francois Xavier

Published in European Journal of Preventive Medicine (Volume 14, Issue 1)

Received: 4 January 2026 Accepted: 15 January 2026 Published: 30 January 2026

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The aim of this study was to assess the health-related quality of life (QOL) of patients with traumatic vision loss, with a view making recommendations for comprehensive patient management. It was a retrospective and prospective study with descriptive and analytical aims carried out in the ophthalmology department of the Cocody University Hospital Center (CHU) in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, over a period of 13 months, from September 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. The study included nine patient records of individuals followed for traumatic vision loss. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire and the abbreviated version of the World Health Organization's Quality of Life Assessment Scale (WHO-QOL-BREF). The mean age of the patients was 32 ± 13.7 years, with a range of 19 to 50 years. The majority of patients were between 19 and 39 years old (66.7%). Males predominated (7/9 eyes), representing 77.8% of the population, with a sex ratio of 3.5. Patients' mean overall quality of life score was 51.78 ± 10.73. Patients had significantly lower QoL scores than the general population, especially for the psychological, social, and environmental health domains. The interest lies in the need to systematically include a psychological assessment to ensure comprehensive management.

Published in	European Journal of Preventive Medicine (Volume 14, Issue 1)
DOI	10.11648/j.ejpm.20261401.12
Page(s)	8-15
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Impact, Quality of Life, Traumatic Vision Loss, Ivory Coast, Sub-Saharan Africa

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Romarie, K. K. C., Simeon, K. A. N., Prisca, A. R., Pascaline, K. M. S. M., Massese, S., et al. (2026). Impact of Traumatic Visual Loss: A Pilot Study on the Quality of Life of Evisceral Patients. European Journal of Preventive Medicine, 14(1), 8-15. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ejpm.20261401.12

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Romarie, K. K. C.; Simeon, K. A. N.; Prisca, A. R.; Pascaline, K. M. S. M.; Massese, S., et al. Impact of Traumatic Visual Loss: A Pilot Study on the Quality of Life of Evisceral Patients. Eur. J. Prev. Med. 2026, 14(1), 8-15. doi: 10.11648/j.ejpm.20261401.12

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Romarie KKC, Simeon KAN, Prisca AR, Pascaline KMSM, Massese S, et al. Impact of Traumatic Visual Loss: A Pilot Study on the Quality of Life of Evisceral Patients. Eur J Prev Med. 2026;14(1):8-15. doi: 10.11648/j.ejpm.20261401.12

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Kouadio Kouao Cedric Romarie

Faculty of Medical Sciences, Felix Houphouet Boigny University, Abidjan, Ivory Coast

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Kra Alla N’goran Simeon

Faculty of Medical Sciences, Felix Houphouet Boigny University, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Agbohoun Reine Prisca

Faculty of Medical Sciences, Felix Houphouet Boigny University, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Konan Manmi Sienou Marguerite Pascaline

Faculty of Medical Sciences, Felix Houphouet Boigny University, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Soumahoro Massese

Faculty of Medical Sciences, Felix Houphouet Boigny University, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Koman Chiatse Ellalie

Faculty of Medical Sciences, Felix Houphouet Boigny University, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Kouassi-Rebours Aya Colette

Faculty of Medical Sciences, Felix Houphouet Boigny University, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
N'da Hermine Cynthia

Faculty of Medical Sciences, Felix Houphouet Boigny University, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Gogoua Mattekei Roxane

Faculty of Medical Sciences, Felix Houphouet Boigny University, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Kouassi Francois Xavier

Faculty of Medical Sciences, Felix Houphouet Boigny University, Abidjan, Ivory Coast

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AU  - Kra Alla N’goran Simeon
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AU  - Konan Manmi Sienou Marguerite Pascaline
AU  - Soumahoro Massese
AU  - Koman Chiatse Ellalie
AU  - Kouassi-Rebours Aya Colette
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VL  - 14
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