Introduction: Morbidity can be defined as the relative nature of a disease, an unhealthy characteristic, or the number of individuals affected by a disease in a given population over a specific period. It can be perceived as a state of illness, or a more or less profound psychological or mental imbalance.

The aim of this study was to analyze ocular morbidity in subjects aged 65 and over at the Bouaké University Hospital Center in order to contribute to improving the care of elderly people in our setting.

Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective cross-sectional descriptive study conducted on patients aged 65 and over who consulted at the ophthalmology department of the Bouaké University Hospital Center between January 1, 2013, and December 31, 2018. The study took place from June 1 to July 31, 2019, at the ophthalmology department of the Bouaké University Hospital Center. The patients included in the study were registered using an anonymous, individual questionnaire. Qualitative variables were expressed as proportions, and quantitative variables as means with ranges.

Results: Of the 1099 patients enrolled, the mean age was 73.63 years, and the sex ratio was 0.86. Urban populations were the most represented (72.97%), and housewives constituted the most affected socioeconomic group (44.04%). The most frequent reason for consultation was decreased visual acuity (72.2%). Degenerative diseases were the most common (72.52%), with senile cataracts being the most prevalent (83.2%).

Conclusion: Ocular morbidity in people aged 65 and over remains poorly understood in our societies. This would remain a vast field of study for a better understanding and improvement of care for the elderly