Dr. Nonso Ejikeme Okpala
Dr. Nonso Ejikeme Okpala is a SENIOR LECTURER in OPHTHALMOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Okpala Nonso Ejikeme. An Ophthalmologist
Personal Information
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Address: | Ophthalmology, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MEDICINE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | OPHTHALMOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2021) February, 1994 to November, 2001 MBBS Medicine & Surgery |
| 2 | University Of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu. (Post-Doctorate Degree, February, 2011) December, 2004 to August, 2011 Fellow West African College Of Surgeons, Fellow Medical College Of Ophthalmology Nigeria FWACS, FMCOph |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Head of Department, Department of ophthalmology Nnamdi Azikiwe university Nnewi campus January, 2022 to Present |
| 2 | senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi campus October, 2021 to Present |
| 3 | Honorary consultant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital /Guinness Eye Centre Onitsha April, 2012 to Present |
| 4 | Lecturer, Namdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus October, 2011 to Present |
| 5 | Hospital consultant, Imo State University Teaching Hospital Orlu September, 2011 to October, 2011 |
| 6 | Resident Doctor, University Of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu December, 2004 to August, 2011 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | CU UBA OBIANO, AA ONYIAORAH, SNN NWOSU, NE OKPALA. (2022, October), "Self reported computer vision syndrome among bank workers in Onitsha, Nigeria", JOURNAL OF WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, Vol. 12, (Issue 3), pp 71-78 |
| 2 | AA ONIAORAH, CU UBA OBIANO, CU AKUDINOBI, NE OKPALA, AC EZENWA, SNN NWOSU. (2022, July), "HAND HYGIENE AND FACE MASK USE AMONG EYE HEALTH WORKERS AT GUINNESS EYE CENTRE ONITSHA, NIGERIA", tropical journal of medical research, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 213-219 |
| 3 | AA ONYIAORAH, CU UBAH OBIANO, CU AKUDINOBI, NE OKPALA, AC EZENWA, SNN NWOSU. (2022, October), "HAND HYGIENE KNOWLEDGE AMONG EYE CARE WORKERS AT AN EYE HOSPITAL IN NIGERIA", JOURNAL OF WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, Vol. 12, (Issue 3), pp 84-88 |
| 4 | NWOSU SNN, OKPALA NE,NNUBIA CA, AKUDINOBI CU. (2020, March), "OUTCOME OF CATARACT SURGERY IN HIV-POSITIVE PATIENTS", Orient journal of surgical sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 10-13 |
| 5 | OKPALA NE, UMEH RE, ONWASIGWE EN. (2015, July), "EYE INJURIES AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN ENUGU, NIGERIA: URBAN VS RURAL", Ophthalmology and eye diseases, Vol. -7, pp 13-19 |
| 6 | MC OKOSA, LO ONYEKWE, NE OKPALA. (2014, June), "RATES OF ILLNESS IN PATIENTS WITH MENTAL DISORDERS SEEN AT NNEWI NIGERIA", Orient journal of medicine, Vol. 26, (Issue 1), pp 62-63 |
| 7 | UFONDU CHUKWUNONSO, OKPALA CHUKWUNONSO, NWALI INNOCENT, IKEABBAH HENRY. (2001, April), "DISCHARGE AGAINST MEDICAL ADVICE THE PREVALENCE AND COMMON REASONS", Medizik journal, pp 1-3 |
| 8 | OKPALA CHUKWUNONSO, ONWUZULIGBO CHIDI, ONYEKWELU CHUKWUEMEKA, UFONDU CHUKWUNONSO. (2000, May), "THE PATTERN OF OBSTETRIC MORBIDITY AT NNEWI NIGERIA", Medizik journal, pp 24-26 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | OKOSA MC, ONYEKWE LO, OKPALA NE, ECHEDOM OC. (2013, ), "EYE CARE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE AMONG NON-OPHTHALMOLOGISTS IN EASTERN NIGERIA", Ophthalmological society of Nigeria Annual conference Asaba, pp 50 |
| 2 | OKOSA MC, OKPALA NE, UZUKE C. (2013, ), "EYE CARE DELIVERY IN FORM OF OUTREACH ACTIVITY TO RURAL COMMUNITIES IN NIGERIA: PERSPECTIVE OF NIGERIAN OPHTHALMOLOGISTS", Ophthalmological society of Nigeria Annual conference Asaba, pp 50 |
| 3 | OKOSA MC, OKPALA NE, MBAKIGWE C, ANAJEKWU C, AMOBI MC. (2013, ), "INITIAL PRESENTATION OF GLAUCOMA AT GUINNESS EYE CENTRE ONITSHA", Ophthalmological society of Nigeria Annual conference Asaba, pp 30 |
| 4 | OKPALA NE, OKOSA MC, ODUAH T, ECHEDOM OC,. (2013, ), "STUDY FOR RATIONALE FOR THE CHOICE OF A PUBLIC FACILITY AMONG PATIENTS PRESENTING FOR EYE CARE", Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital Nnewi Annual Genaral meeting/Scientific Conference, pp 27 |
| 5 | OKOSA MC, OKPALA NE, CHIANAKWALAM C, ODUAH T. (2013, ), "DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH HIV POSITIVITY IN A TERTIARY EYE CENTRE IN NIGERIA", NIGERIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION ANAMBRA STATE NNEWI SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE, pp 48 |
| 6 | MC OKOSA, NE OKPALA, OC ECHEDOM, C UZUKE. (2013, ), "DOCTORS AND RESEARCH: THE CHALLENGES OF STATISTICS", NIGERIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION ANAMBRA STATE NNEWI SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE, pp 47 |
| 7 | OKOSA MC, OKPALA NE, ECHEDOM OC, EZENWA A. (2013, ), "FACTORS INFLUENCING MEDICAL PRESCRIPTIONS AMONG OPHTHALMOLOGISTS", Ophthalmological society of Nigeria Annual conference Asaba, pp 52 |
| 8 | OKOYE IO, OKPALA NE. (2006, ), "BARRIERS TO THE PROVISION OF LOW VISION SERVICES IN NIGERIA", Ophthalmological society of Nigeria conference Kadunna, pp 42 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "PREVALENCE OF CATARACT AND FACTORS AFFECTING UPTAKE OF CATARACT SURGICAL SERVICES AT UKPOR NNEWI SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ANAMBRA STATE NIGERIA" (2020). Completed Doctorate project by DR MIRIAM-BENIGNA CHIKA AMOBI |
| 2 | "Eye diseases and eye care services at Ogwu Aniocha in Ogbaru local government area of Anambra state" (2021). Completed Doctorate project by Oduah Tochukwu Peter |
| 3 | "Epidermiology of glaucoma in Mmiata Aman Anambra State Nigeria" (2020). Completed Doctorate project by Dr Amu Ndubisi Bonaventure |
| 4 | "Intraocular pressure and primary open angle glaucoma in hypertensive and non hypertensive adults in General hospital Onitsha Nigeria" (2021). Completed Doctorate project by Igbodike Njideka Theresa |
| 5 | "Refractive errors in primary school children(6-9) in Ukpo in Dunukofia local government area of Anambra state" (2019). Completed Doctorate project by Chianakwalam Emeka Akujuobi |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | REPRESENTATIVE OF OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA, "MINISTRY OF HEALTH ANAMBRA STATE: ANAMBRA STATE EYE CARE PROGRAM" (June, 2017 to September, 2021) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Other Events | |
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| 1 | "GLAUCOMA WORKSHOP", (GLAUCOMA UNIT DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY UNTH ENUGU), ENUGU |
| 2 | "WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2014", (WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS), KUMASI GHANA |
| 3 | "WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2014", (WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS), KUMASI GHANA |
| 4 | "OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE", (OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA), ASABA DELTA STATE |
| 5 | "OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE", (OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA), ABUJA |
| 6 | "OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE", (OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA), LAGOS |
| 7 | "OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE", (OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA), ENUGU |
| 8 | "NIGERIAN MEDICAL ASSSOCIATION ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC WORKSHOP", (NIGERIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION ANAMBRA STATE), NNEWI |
| 9 | "ORBIS FLYING HOSPITAL TRANING", (ORBIS INTERNATIONAL), ILORIN |
| 10 | "ORBIS TRAINING", (ORBIS INTERNATIONAL), ENUGU |