Introduction:？The frequency and
severity of eye complications from diabetes make patient education essential,
which is the basis for adequate management. What is the level of education of
diabetic patients in Lomé? The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge,
attitudes and practices of diabetic patients on the ocular complications of
diabetes in Lomé. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study by
surveys on diabetic patients from April 1 to June 31,
2020, in 6 diabetes management centers in Lomé. The
correct response rate was established for each component. Knowledge: poor (≤50%), low (50% -65%), medium (65% -85%) and good (≥85%). Attitudes: harmful (≤50%), erroneous (50% -65%), approximate (65% -
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