Dr. Chukwudi Charles Uzozie
Dr. Chukwudi Charles Uzozie is a SENIOR LECTURER in OPHTHALMOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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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 | National Post-graduate Medical College Of Nigeria. (Post-Doctorate Degree, May, 2013) July, 2007 to May, 2013 Fellowship Ophthalmology |
| 2 | West African College Of Surgeons. (Post-Graduate Degree, May, 2010) July, 2007 to May, 2010 Membership (MWACS) Ophthalmology |
| 3 | University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2003) December, 1996 to November, 2003 M.B.B.S Medicine And Surgery |
| 4 | Uwani Secondary School Enugu. (SSCE, June, 1994) January, 1989 to June, 1994 |
| 5 | Uwani River Primary School Enugu. (FSLC, November, 1988) January, 1983 to November, 1988 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Head of Department, Department of Ophthalmology, NAU, Awka September, 2024 to December, 2024 |
| 2 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka (Nnewi Campus) March, 2019 to Present |
| 3 | Consultant Ophthalmologist0, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi August, 2018 to Present |
| 4 | Lecturer 1, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Uli/Igbariam December, 2016 to March, 2019 |
| 5 | Consultant Ophthalmologist, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku Awka February, 2016 to July, 2018 |
| 6 | Post- Fellowship Senior Registrar, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi June, 2013 to December, 2015 |
| 7 | Senior Registrar in Ophthalmology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi November, 2009 to June, 2013 |
| 8 | Registrar in Ophthalmology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi July, 2007 to November, 2009 |
| 9 | Registrar in Histopathology, University Of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo. March, 2006 to June, 2007 |
| 10 | Senior Medical Officer, Comprehensive Health Centre, Uquo, Esit- Eket LGA, Akwa-Ibom State September, 2005 to February, 2006 |
| 11 | NYSC Medical Officer, Emmanuel General Hospital Eket, Akwa-Ibom State July, 2004 to July, 2005 |
| 12 | House Officer, Parklane Specialist /ESUT Teaching Hospital Enugu November, 2003 to November, 2004 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | EZENWA ADANMA CHINYELE,CHUKWUDI CHARLES UZOZIE (CORRESPONDING AUTHOR),ONWUEGBU ARINZE ANTHONY,ONYIAORAH ADAORA AMAOGE,OKPALA NONSO EJIKEME, APAKAMA AKUNNE IJEOMA,ISU FIDELIS NKAMA,EZE UGOCHUKWU ANTHONY. (2026, May), "IMPACT OF HOSPITAL WORKERS INDUSTRIAL ACTIONS ON EYE CARE SERVICE DELIVERY: THE PATIENTS PERSPECTIVE", Magna Scientia Advanced Review and Research, Vol. 2111120, (Issue 221), pp 131-141 |
| 2 | Ugochukwu A Eze , Ernest N Ogbedo , Susannah T Adepoju , Chukwudi C Uzozie , Chioma M Emelumadu , Ifeanyi O Orji , Thelma I Ndife , Adedeji O Akinyemi , Abiola A Salimonu , Benson A Victor , Samuel Ndiomu , Tochukwu C Malobi , Arinze A Onwuegbuna , Akunne I Apakama , Helen A Alen. (2026, June), "The Effect of Central Corneal Thickness on the Intraocular Pressure of Patients at a Rural Cataract Eye Camp in Nigeria", IBOM MEDICAL JOURNAL, (Issue 12), pp 384-390 |
| 3 | Adaora A ONYIAORAH, Adanma C EZENWA, Cyracius U AKUDINOBI, Chukwudi C UZOZIE, Chizoba U UBA-OBIANO, Nonso E OKPALA, Arinze A ONWUEGBUNA,Chioma M EMELUMADU,Akunne I APAKAMA. (2026, February), "Eye Health Knowledge Assessment among Secondary School Students in Onitsha, Nigeria", Orient Journal of Medicine, pp 43-53 |
| 4 | CHUKWUDI CHARLES UZOZIE,EZENWA AC,ONWUEGBU AA,ONYIAORAH AA,OKPALA NE, APAKAMA AA,ISU FN. (2026, May), "Alternative Care Seeking Behaviour Among Public Hospital Eye Patients During Strike", Magna Scientia Advanced Review and Research, Accepted for publication |
| 5 | Uzozie Chukwudi Charles, Apakama Uchenna Ogechukwu*, Onwuegbuna Arinze Anthony, Apakama Akunne Ijeoma, Isu Fidelis Nkama,Chigbata Chigozie. (2025, April), "Corneal Thickness of Glaucoma Patients in Onitsha, Southeast Nigeria", Journal of Diabetes Research Reviews & Reports, pp 1-7 |
| 6 | Akunne Ijeoma Apakama, Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna, Chidozie Edwin Nwafor, Chukwudi Charles Uzozie (Corresponding author) Fidelis Nkama Isu, Arinze Emmanuel Onyekwe. (2024, April), "Duration of Illness and Resilience as Determinants of Life Satisfaction amongst Patients with Eye Pathologies Apakama, AI; Onwuegbuna, AA; Nwafor, CE; Uzozie**, CC; Isu, FN; Onyekwe, AE..", International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal, pp 45-53 |
| 7 | U EZE, Akunne Ijeoma Apakama, Emeka AkujuobiChianakwalam, CHM EZEUDE, B OCHIOGU, Anthonia Udeaja, CHO UBAKA, Ogugua Ndubisi Okonkwo, George Uchenna Eleje, Charles Chukwudi Uzozie. (2024, January), "Engaging Faith Based Leaders in the Fight against Glaucoma Related Blindness", Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, pp 52-61 |
| 8 | Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna , Akunne Ijeoma Apakama , Ugochukwu Anthony Eze , Chidiebele Malachy Ezeude , Bernard Chukwunonyerem Ochiogu , Anthonia Chinyelu Udeaja , Emeka Akujuobi Chianakwalam , Charles Chukwudi Uzozie Christiana Onyinye Ubaka , Chisom God’swill Chigbo and George Uchenna Eleje. (2024, February), "Hepatitis B virus vaccination awareness and coverage among adults attending ophthalmology clinic in Southeast, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice, pp 104-113 |
| 9 | AA Onwuegbuna, AI Apakama, UA Eze, CM Ezeude, BC Ochiogu, AC Udeaja, EA Chianakwalam, CC Uzozie, CO Ubaka, CG Chigbogu and GU Eleje. (2024, February), "Hepatitis B Virus Vaccination Awareness and Coverage among Adults Attending Ophthalmology Clinic in Southeast, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 104-113 |
| 10 | ArinzeAnthonyOnwuegbuna, UgochukwuAnthony Eze, Akunne Ijeoma Apakama, Emeka AkujuobiChianakwalam, Chidiebele Malachy Ezeude, Bernard Chukwunonyerem Ochiogu, Anthonia Udeaja, Christiana Onyinye Ubaka, Ogugua Ndubisi Okonkwo, George Uchenna Eleje, Charles Chukwudi Uzozie. (2024, October), "Engaging Faith Based Leaders in the Fight against Glaucoma Related Blindness", Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 26, (Issue 10), pp 52-61 |
| 11 | Akunne Ijeoma Apakama , Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna , Chidozie Edwin Nwafor, Chukwudi Charles Uzozie (Correspondimg author), Fidelis Nkama Isu , Arinze Emmanuel Onyekwe. (2024, January), "Comparative analysis of life satisfaction of patients before and after diagnosis of eye pathologies", Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal, Vol. 19, (Issue 3), pp 28-36 |
| 12 | AC Udeaja, BC Ochiogu, CC Uzozie. (2022, March), "Prevalence and Causes of Blindness and Visual Impairment in Awka, South-East Nigeria: A Tertiary Hospital Study", Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, pp 52-59 |
| 13 | Akunne Ijeoma Apakama, Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna, Chukwudi Charles Uzozie (Corresponding author), Fidelis Nkama Isu, Chika Amobi, Agnes Ebele Okoye, Henry Chuks Ikegbue. (2022, November), "Suppurative corneal ulcers at a tertiary hospital Southeast Nigeria: A 5-year review", Tropical Journal of Medical Research -TJMR, pp 65-74 |
| 14 | AAO AI Apakama, Chukwudi Charles Uzozie, MC Amobi, MC Okosa. (2021, August), "Perception And Acceptance Of COVID-19 Vaccination Among Patients In A Tertiary Hospital In South-East Nigeria", Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal, Vol. 14, (Issue 4), pp 8-16 |
| 15 | AC Ezenwa, OO Jagun, CC Uzozie. (2021, July), "Knowledge Of Glaucoma Amongst Medical And Nursing Final Year Students In Southern Nigeria", The International Journal of Science and Technoledge, Vol. 9, (Issue 7), pp 42 - 45 |
| 16 | MCA ECM EE Afiadigwe, AI Apakama, G Obasikene, Chukwudi Charles Uzozie, US Umeh. (2021, January), "Knowledge, Perception And Compliance Of Facemask Use At ENT And Eye Clinics Of A Tertiary Hospital In Anambra State, Nigeria During The Covid-19 Pandemic", International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 40-51 |
| 17 | MC Okosa, R Uwakwe, AI Apakama, AA Onwuegbuna, CC Uzozie. (2021, August), "Psychological Effects Of Eye Diseases: A Tertiary Eye Center Study", Fortune Journals, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 128-139 |
| 18 | MC Okosa, AI Apakama, AA Onwuegbuna, CC Uzozie, MBC Amobi. (2021, August), "Clinical Features Of Primary Open Angle Glaucoma At Initial Presentation: Experience At A Tertiary Eye Care Center In Nigeria", Fortune Journals, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 244-253 |
| 19 | Michael Chuka Okosa, Akunne Ijeoma Apakama, Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna, Chukwudi Charles Uzozie, Miriam-Benigna Chika Amobi, Chinwe Alice Uzuke. (2021, September), "Knowledge and Preferred Clinic Practices of Workers in a Tertiary Eye Hospital in Nigeria with Reference to COVID-19 Pandemic", International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research (IJMSCR), pp 469-478 |
| 20 | Michael Chuka Okosa, Akunne Ijeoma Apakama, Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna, Chukwudi Charles Uzozie, Miriam-Benigna Chika Amobi, Chinwe Alice Uzuke. (2021, September), "Self-Reported Eye Care Knowledge and Practices among General Practice Physicians in Anambra State, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Ophthalmology, pp 85-92 |
| 21 | Chilota Chibuife Efobi, Obiora S Ejiofor, Bernard C Ochiogu, Chukwudi Charles Uzozie, Anthonia Udeaja, Adaora Amoge Onyiaorah. (2020, February), "Ocular Presentations Of Sickle Cell Disease Patients In A Nigerian Hospital", Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 32, (Issue 1), pp 95-102 |
| 22 | AI Apakama, Chukwudi Charles Uzozie (correspondimg author), CA Nnubia. (2020, October), "Preseptal Cellulitis: 13 Years Review In A Tertiary Hospital South-Eastern Nigeria", Fortune Journals, pp 10-17 |
| 23 | BC Okeke-Nwolisa, IB Enweani, IO Oshim, EU Urama, AN Olise, O Odeyemi, CC Uzozie. (2019, February), "Assessment Of Bacterial Profile Of Ocular Infections Among Subjects Undergoing Ivermectin Therapy In Onchocerciasis Endemic Area In Nigeria", Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal, Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 1-9 |
| 24 | Benedictta Chinweoke Okeke-Nwolisa, Ifeoma Bessie Enweani, Ifeanyi Onyema Oshim, Evelyn Ukamaka Urama, Augustina Nkechi Olise, Oluwayemisi Odeyemi, Chukwudi Charles Uzozie. (2019, February), "Assessment of Bacterial Profile of Ocular Infections among Subjects Undergoing Ivermectin Therapy in Onchocerciasis Endemic Area in Nigeria", Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal, pp 1-9 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "OCULAR FINDINGS AMONGST CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL AND LEARNING DISABILITIES IN SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOLS IN LAGOS NIGERIA" (2026). Ongoing Doctorate project by DR. OKIBE, CHRISTIANA IBHADE, AF/006/23/159/1234 |
| 2 | "PHILOSOPHY OF AFRICAN MEDICINE AND THE CANCER PANDEMIC: A HERMENEUTIC STUDY OF REGENERATIVE HEALING APPROACHES" (2026). Ongoing Doctorate project by Bernadette Chidiebere Uzozie (PHIL/PhD/22006) |
| 3 | "OCULAR DISODERS IN ADULT PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AT NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NNEWI, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA: A COMPARATIVE STUDY" (2026). Ongoing Doctorate project by DR OKOYE, TOCHUKWU EMMANUEL |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SPECIALTIES AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES" (February, 2023) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Evaluation of Predictive Factors Associated With Resolution of Acute Central Serous Chorioretinopathy" (November, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "BSc Public Health" (February, 2026 to February, 2026). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Faculty Committee on RESEACH ETHICS AND GOVERNANCE" (January, 2026 to December, 2026) |
| 2 | Head of Department, "Department of Ophthalmology" (September, 2024 to December, 2024) |
| 3 | Counsellor, "CCCD (Centre for Counselling and Career Development) NAU Awka/Nnewi" (September, 2021) |
| 4 | Guest speaker/Resource personnel, "ABS TV/RADIO Awka" (September, 2020 to September, 2020) |
| 5 | Ophthalmologist, "ASA-WORLD (Anambra State Association Worldwide) Medical Mission" (September, 2016 to September, 2016) |
| 6 | Ophthalmologist, "The Mercy Foundation Inc." (June, 2010 to June, 2010) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria" - None (member since 2013), https://osnnigeria.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Other Events | |
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| 1 | "Training Workshop On Coaching And Career Administration Processes", (The Centre for Counselling and Career Development (CCCD) NAU Awka), 30th August, 2021 to 2nd September, 2021; Clinical Building, Faculty of Medicine, NAU Nnewi Campus |
| 2 | "A-scan Biometry, Keratometry And Ophthalmic Anaesthesia Training", (Rotary Club Foundation International / India - Nigeria Medical Mission VTT), 4th October, 2018 to 3rd November, 2018; COOUTH Amaku, Awka |
| 3 | "Small Incision Cataract Surgery Training", (Save The Nation's Sight, Accra, Ghana), 10th October, 2011 to 31st October, 2011; Save The Nation's Sight, Accra, Ghana |
| 4 | "Health Resources Management Course", (National Post-Graduate Medical College of Nigeria), 14th March, 2011 to 25th March, 2011; LUTH Idi-Araba, Lagos |
| 5 | "Clinical Update Course In Ophthalmology (Medical And Surgical Ophthalmology Course)", (National Post-Graduate Medical College of Nigeria), 7th March, 2011 to 19th March, 2011; LUTH Idi-Araba, Lagos |
| 6 | "Community Eye Health Module", (West African College of Surgeons), 28th February, 2011 to 5th April, 2011; National Eye Centre, Kaduna |
| 7 | "Research Methodology In Medicine Workshop", (National Post-Graduate Medical College of Nigeria), 9th August, 2010 to 13th August, 2010; LUTH Idi-Araba, Lagos |
| 8 | "Eye Foundation Vitreoretinal Workshop", (Eye Foundation Hospital Ikeja, Lagos), 27th March, 2010 to 27th March, 2010; Eye Foundation Hospital Ikeja, Lagos |
| 9 | "Neuro-Ophthalmology Course", (OSN South-East /South-South, Memfy's Neurosurgical Hospital and WACS (Faculty of Ophthalmology)), 14th June, 2009 to 21st June, 2009; UNTH and Memfy's Neurosurgical Hospital Enugu |
| 10 | "Clinical Update Course In Ophthalmology (Medical And Surgical Ophthalmology Course)", (National Post-Graduate Medical College of Nigeria), 9th March, 2009 to 20th March, 2009; LUTH Idi-Araba, Lagos |
| 11 | "Clinical Optics Course", (National Post-Graduate Medical College of Nigeria/West African College of Surgeons), 16th February, 2009 to 25th February, 2009; UBTH, Benin |
| 12 | "Scientific conferences of OSN 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019", (OSN), LUTH Idi-Araba, Lagos |