nigerian optometric association

Dr. Olafisoye, Chief Executive, at Supreme Vision

Abuja, has been in private practice for over 17

years. He began his private career in Optometry in

1994. He has worked in various private

establishments. He has a strong passion for

Optometry with special interest in Cornea and

Contact Lenses. He was admitted in 2010 into the

Nigerian College of Optometry for his 4 year

Fellowship in Cornea and Contact lenses. He is a

member of NOA and He has contributed both

morally and financially to the progress of NOA,

FCT chapter. A former Chairman Nigerian

Optometric Association, FCT Chapter. He had

served in various committees. He is currently

Ch a i r p e r so n , Co n t in u i n g Pr o fe s s io n a l

Development Committee of the Nigerian

OptometricAssociation, FCT Chapter.

OD, LLB, MSc. (IOVS)

Manchester Ophthalmology Department, State

House Medical Centre, Aso Rock Abuja, Nigeria

In practice an optometrist comes across varying

degrees and types of eye diseases affecting the

anterior and posterior segments of the eye. These

include common defects affecting the lids, cornea,

conjunctiva, iris, lens, angle of anterior chamber,

vitreous, the retina and optic nerve. It is of note that

at various times it is difficult to make appropriate

diagnosis as well as selecting basic and current

procedures required at making appropriate

diagnosis and management. This lecture will

identify common eye diseases seen in FCT,

methods of classifying, and grading angle of

anterior chamber, lens opacity, contact lens

complication, Diabetic Retinopathy, Hypertensive

Retinopathy, Glaucoma and so on.

It will throw light on basic and current procedures

required at making appropriate diagnosis and

management. This is aimed at creating a uniform

means of classifying eye diseases among

optometrists in FCT. This will further help in future

studies concerning pattern of eye diseases in FCT.

Anterior Chamber, lens Opacity,

Contact lens, Diabetic Retinopathy, Hypertensive

Retinopathy, Glaucoma, Lids, conjunctiva, Iris,

Vitreous, Retina and OpticNerve.

Dr. Echendu, a Principal Optometrist at the State

House Medical Centre, Aso Rock Abuja has spent

over 18years in clinical practice. He has traversed

the terrains of Ophthalmic Industry, Medicine, Law

and Administration both locally and internationally.

Presently in addition to Doctor of Optometry, Dr.

Echendu is a proud holder of Bachelor of Laws from

University of Abuja and a Masters in Investigative

Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences at the

University ofManchester United Kingdom.

Dr Echendu is a highly enthusiastic and motivated

individual with a strong passion for ophthalmic care.

He is research minded and has passion for Ocular

health with special interest in glaucoma studies. He

possesses an excellent clinical skill that has

propelled him to various heights in the profession

including the pioneer and Head of Ophthalmology

Department State House Medical Centre for over

12years. He has participated in many presentations

and teachings around the world and has published in

international journals.

OD (ABSU)

Ophthalmology Department, State House Medical

Centre, Aso Rock Abuja, Nigeria

Code of conduct is a set of written rules outlining the

responsibilities of or proper conduct for an individual,

party or organization. NOA and ODORBN have

provided support and advice to its members to help

them to deliver a high level of patient care and to

practice safelywithin the legal and ethical framework

that regulates the optometry profession.

As the governing bodies prepare to position

Optometry to occupy its place in the health care

system, the question is, have the Nigerian

Optometrists and the Governing bodies made full

use of this guiding rules in uplifting patient care,

practice safety, and building good practice?

Optometrists in Nigeria are aware of the

existence of these rules but lack the requisite

knowledge of the content and how to utilize them

effectively in protecting their rights and rights of

patients. There is therefore the need to prepare

the Optometrist and the Regulating bodies to

make effective the content of the code in relation

to: profession of Optometry; professional ethics

and practice; and unethical behaviour.

Maintaining and developing an Optometrist's

knowledge, skills and professional behaviour are

core aspects of good practice which need to be

enforced. Ignorance either from the governing

bodies or the practitioner would no longer be taken

as an excuse. The 21 century Optometrist needs

to adopt and implement established rules that are

acceptable globally.

Code of conduct, Optometry, ethics,

patients care and rights.

Dr TimothyChinenye H. OD (ABSU)

Dr Timothy, C H (Nee Ogbogu) was born in

Umuahia, Abia state. She attended her primary

and secondary education at Ugba community

primary school, Umuahia and Girls secondary

school, Umuahia respectively before gaining

admission into Abia State University in 1992 to

study Optometry. She graduated in 1999 and was

the best graduating optometry student that year.

She proceeded to NOSCO, Abuja for her

internship programme in 2000 and thereafter did

her NYSC programme in State House Clinic

(SHC),Abuja now State HouseMedicalCentre. On

completion of her NYSC she was retained in SHC

where her professional career began. She is

currently a Senior Optometrist and has attended

professional courses/workshops in community eye

health, low vision and contact lens practice. She is

also an activemember of theNOA,Abuja chapter.

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