A5050885215- Glaucoma and retinal disorders
- Retinal Imaging and Analysis
- Retinal Diseases and Treatments
- Corneal surgery and disorders
- Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
- Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Corneal Surgery and Treatments
- Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Ocular Oncology and Treatments
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Neuroblastoma Research and Treatments
- Fetal and Pediatric Neurological Disorders
- Health Services Management and Policy
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome
- Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries
- Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
- Human Health and Disease
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes
- Global Health and Surgery
- Facial Trauma and Fracture Management
University of Nigeria
2016-2024
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
2014-2023
L V Prasad Eye Institute
2020
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital
2019
Uppsala University Hospital
2019
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
2019
<h3>Importance</h3> Primary open-angle glaucoma presents with increased prevalence and a higher degree of clinical severity in populations African ancestry compared European or Asian ancestry. Despite this, individuals remain understudied genomic research for blinding disorders. <h3>Objectives</h3> To perform genome-wide association study (GWAS) evaluate potential mechanisms pathogenesis loci associated primary glaucoma. <h3>Design, Settings, Participants</h3> A 2-stage GWAS discovery data...
When presbyopia (loss of accommodation the crystalline lens with increasing age) sets in, doing near work becomes associated headache and eye strain. Reading writing become a challenge. Literacy levels may be low in rural communities; nevertheless some other than reading, like sewing, sorting stone from grain operating mobile phones, is done dissatisfaction. This study aims to determine prevalence presbyopia, unmet need correction coverage African community.A population-based cross-sectional...
To evaluate the current status of pediatric brain tumor (PBT) care and identify determinants profiles survival school attendance.An 8-year institution-based prospective longitudinal study. All cases investigated with neuroimaging treated were enrolled. Data was analyzed SPSS (Inc) Chicago IL, USA version 23. Chi Square test, One-way ANOVA confidence limits used to associations at 95% level significance. Ethical approval for our study obtained Health Research Ethics Committee hospital.Among...
Late presentation in glaucoma has been associated with rapid deterioration of visual fields and blindness even good effective treatment options. Glaucoma prevalence risk is higher among the Igbo tribe, who dominate Eastern part Nigeria, hence focus this study area to determine modifiable risks for late glaucoma. This was an observational, hospital-based, comparative at three tertiary hospitals. All eligible, consenting participants were examined researcher-recorded questionnaire...
To review the management of cataract in children a tertiary hospital developing country, and to highlight challenges therein.The records aged 15 years or less that had surgery at University Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu from 2005 2008 were reviewed retrospectively. Information was obtained on bio-data, pre- post-operative visual acuity (VA), biometry, type surgery, use intraocular lens (IOL) presence co-morbidity. SPSS used for data entry analysis.The 21 (26 eyes) analyzed. There 12 males...
ENWEndNote BIBJabRef, Mendeley RISPapers, Reference Manager, RefWorks, Zotero AMA Oguego N, Okoye O, et al. Eye health myths, misconceptions and facts: results of a cross-sectional survey among Nigerian school children. Family Medicine & Primary Care Review. 2018;20(2):144-148. doi:10.5114/fmpcr.2018.76458. APA Oguego, N., Okoye, O., Uche, Aghaji, A., Maduka-Okafor, F. (2018). Review, 20(2), 144-148. https://doi.org/10.5114/fmpcr.2018.76458 Chicago Ngozi, Onochie Ike Obiekwe Nkechi Ada...
Ophthalmic practice is facing a multitude of challenges globally. A cursory analysis may lead one to presume erroneously that these are only encountered in direct doctor–patient encounters. On the contrary, there concerns dynamics relationships between ophthalmologists and their colleagues/co-workers, as well society, which have potential impacting negatively on quality eyecare delivery image ophthalmology profession. There an increasing realization many even be oblivious considerations,...
Hospitals and healthcare workers in Africa, Nigeria specifically, are increasingly being confronted by complex situations, which decision-making becomes more troublesome the presence of conflicting goals, values, preferences among respective stakeholders. Given that all requires ethical considerations, there is a noted absence or paucity documentation institutionalized mechanisms for addressing any associated concern dilemma Nigeria, it thus unclear how most hospitals, workers, public handle...
Purpose: This study sought to find out the effect of COVID-19 partial lockdown on adherence glaucoma follow-up appointments and associated factors in a multispecialist eye care facility Enugu, Nigeria. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional survey patients who were booked for appointment those attended clinic at The Eye Specialists Hospital (TESH), Nigeria before during lockdown. hospital records visits April 2019 2020, corresponding “before” “during” lockdown, respectively, used collect...
<bold>Introduction</bold>: This study aimed to determine the awareness and uptake of surgery as a treatment option in patients with glaucoma on medical treatment.<bold>Methods</bold>: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among consenting primary who were treatment. The two eye care facilities (government-owned private). After responding questionnaire, had ocular examinations, including visual acuity, anterior/posterior segment gonioscopy central field testing. Information obtained...
Background: Workers in the stone industry are exposed to many ocular health hazards. There is a paucity of data on profile ophthalmic disorders this vulnerable group, especially developing countries. Aim: We aimed determine burden and spectrum workers Abakiliki, Nigeria. Methods: In population-based cross-sectional survey conducted Nigeria, between February April 2012, relevant from participants were collected. Descriptive comparative statistics performed statistical significance was...
Orbito-ocular tumors are rare, but they cause significant morbidity and mortality. There reported variations in their pattern of presentation frequency occurrence.To evaluate the occurrence, clinico-pathologic spectrum, patterns orbito-ocular neoplasms as well treatment outcome profiles.A 5-year retrospective analysis consecutive patients treated for tumors. We evaluated clinic-pathological concordance, treatment. Associations were with chi square confidence interval. Data was performed...
Abstract Purpose : To determine the mean central corneal thickness (CCT) of healthy adult Nigerians from Igbo ethnic population in southeastern Nigeria which has highest prevalence glaucoma and to evaluate relationship if any between CCT patients’ demographics. Methods A cross sectional study conducted at an eye screening center Enugu Southeastern Nigeria. Subjects with eyes were recruited. Central was measured ultrasound pachymetry (Sonomed PacScan plus, model 300AP+) on eligible subjects....
Background Genomic research advances the understanding of human health and disease. It also drives both discovery salient genetic association(s) as well targeted screening, diagnostic therapeutic strategies. Human subject participation is crucial for success genomic research. Methods This a cross sectional analytical study conducted at two tertiary centers in Enugu Southeast Nigeria. Semi structured questionnaires were administered to eligible consenting participants. Data on their...
Abstract Background: Pediatric brain tumors (PBT’s) from previous studies are associated with poor outcomes in our subregion. Methods. An 8 -year single center prospective study. All cases investigated neuroimaging and treated were enrolled. Data was analyzed SPSS (Inc) Chicago IL, USA version 23. Chi Square test, One-way Anova confidence limits used to evaluate associations using the 95% level of significance. Patients followed up for a range 1 7.5 years mean 4.9 ±1.3years. Ethical approval...
Abstract Background: Pediatric brain tumors (PBT’s) from previous studies are associated with poor outcomes in our sub region. Methods. An 8 -year single center prospective study. All cases investigated neuroimaging and treated were enrolled. Data was analyzed SPSS (Inc.) Chicago IL, USA version 23. Chi Square test, One-way Anova confidence limits used to evaluate associations at the 95% level of significance. Ethical approval obtained for Results: 103 patients enrolled, 92 satisfied study...