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Onohomo Adebo

Optometrist
Ajax

Summary

Well-versed Optometrist with extensive background performing ocular examinations and diagnosis. Skillful in prescription medications and lenses, maintaining strong commitment to accuracy. Familiar with the operations of an optometric office as well as standard equipment.

Committed and engaging Optometrist bringing exceptional lecturing skills and expertise in Vision Science. Proficient in engagement and guidance of students in post secondary education. Conscientious educator with learning objectives of each student in mind.

Skilled researcher enthusiastic about supporting advancements in Vision Science.

Work History

Lecturer

University of Guyana
Greater Georgetown
09.2014 - Current
  • Engaged in research, continuing education and other scholarly activities.
  • Mentored diverse undergraduate student population in the Bachelor of Science in Optometry program.
  • Utilized instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction to engage and educate students.
  • Conducted examinations, provided clinical supervision.

Senior Optometrist

Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation
Georgetown
05.2018 - 08.2021
  • Leveraged optometric instruments and equipment to determine patient vision, diagnose eye conditions.
  • Prescribed eye eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
  • Operated and managed eye care unit with over 5 employees.
  • Taught, guided and supervised clinical students.
  • Assessed and managed Optometry internship.
  • Involved in public eye health education and awareness campaigns.

Optometrist, Eye Clinic Manager

Eye Salve Optical, Bethel Faith Medical Center
Benin City
06.2013 - 07.2014
  • Operated private optometry practice and partnered with administrative staff to promote services.
  • Leveraged optometric instruments to examine and diagnose eye conditions.
  • Planned and partook in community outreaches and free visual screening exercises.
  • Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.

Clinical Optometrist (HAAD Licenced)

New Medical Centre (NMC)
Abu Dhabi
06.2011 - 06.2013


  • Proved successful working within a fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Pre and post op patient work-up.
  • Slit lamp exam including tonometry and fundus photos, pachymetry, perimetry, OCT, corneal topography, fluorescein angiography, biometry, A and B scan, specular microscopy, electrodiagnostic tests (VEP, ERG, EOG).
  • Assisted with intravitreal injections and supported the efforts of the eye surgeon.
  • Prescribed corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
  • Calculated intraocular lens (IOL) prescription employing formulae and software.

Optometrist, Eye Clinic Manager

Eye Salve Optical, Bethel Faith Med. Cen.
Benin City
10.2009 - 06.2011
  • Leveraged optometric instruments and equipment to determine patient pathologic and refractive states.
  • Operated private optometry practice and partnered with administrative staff to promote services.
  • Stayed abreast of new developments to treat eye disorders.
  • Profit increases.
  • Conducted regular inventory of eyeglasses frames and contact lenses, maintained stock levels and submitted orders to vendors.

Optometrist (HAAD Licensed)

Yateem Optician
Abu Dhabi
01.2009 - 10.2009
  • Leveraged optometric instruments and equipment to determine patient refractive state.
  • Leveraged software to process patient information to facilitate access to accurate and up-to-date records.
  • Conducted regular inventory of optical frames and prescription contact lenses, and maintained stock levels in showroom.
  • Assisted patients with appropriate choice of frames and lenses.
  • Examined patients with full range of vision problems and determined diagnosis.
  • Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.

Eyewear Sales Professional

Yateem Optician
Abu Dhabi
09.2008 - 01.2009
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly.
  • Spectacle and contact lens sales.
  • Assisted patients with frame choices and lens types.
  • Measured facial and frame dimensions.
  • Scheduled patient appointments
  • Received and processed stock into inventory management system.

Optometrist, Eye Clinic Manager

Eye Salve Optical, Bethel Faith Med. Cen.
Benin City
04.2006 - 09.2008
  • Determined patient pathologic and refractive state with the use of Optometric instruments.
  • Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
  • Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.
  • Operated private optometry practice and managed team of employees and interns, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
  • Conducted regular inventory of optical frames and prescription contact lenses, maintained stock levels and submitted orders to vendors.
  • Established and built eye clinic practice from inception.

Optometrist

Calvary Eye Clinic
Port Harcourt
09.2003 - 03.2006
  • Leveraged optometric instruments and equipment to determine patient pathologic and refractive state.
  • Managed private optometry practice and partnered with administrative staff to promote services.
  • Prescribed eye treatment and corrective spectacle and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
  • Examined, diagnosed and managed diseases and disorders of eyes and associated structures.
  • Supervised intern Optometrists.

Optometrist, Eye Clinic Supervisor

Imo State University
Owerri
08.2002 - 09.2003
  • Leveraged optometric instruments and equipment to determine patient visual acuity, pathologic and refractive state.
  • Examined, diagnosed and managed diseases and disorders of eyes and associated structures.
  • Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
  • Supervised clinical students, and carried out practical clinical demonstrations.

Optometric Intern

Conac Optical
Ibadan
01.2001 - 01.2002


  • Examined, diagnosed and managed diseases and disorders of eyes and associated structures.
  • Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.
  • Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Exposed to theatre and observed eye surgeries

Education

Masters in Bioethics - Research Ethics

Clarkson University
United States
06.2024

Masters in Public Health - Public Health

University of Roehampton
London, UK
05.2021

Doctor of Optometry - Optometry

University of Benin
Nigeria
12.2020

High School Diploma -

Idia College
Nigeria
06.1992

Skills

  • Academic Research
  • Optometry
  • Classroom Lecturing
  • Online Lectures
  • Higher Education
  • Student mentorship
  • Practice Building
  • Customer Service
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Critical Thinking
  • Computer Skills

Research

Causes of Visual Impairment Among Adult Patients Attending the Eye Clinic and Vision Center of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, Guyana, (2021).

Common Ocular Manifestations Among AIDS Patients (A case study of Benin City and Warri metropolises), (2000).

Professional Development

First Aid Trained, St. John Association, Guyana.
Clinical Supervision with Confidence, University of East Anglia, UK

Measurement and Evaluation Workshop, PAHO/UG

Understanding Open Educational Resources, Commonwealth of Learning

Blended Learning Practice, Commonwealth of Learning/ Athabasca University

Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education (Guyana), University of Michigan

Addressing Mental Health and Self Care for the Care-Giver during Covid-19, PANCAP

Various other Continuing Medical Education Courses

Timeline

Senior Optometrist

Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation
05.2018 - 08.2021

Lecturer

University of Guyana
09.2014 - Current

Optometrist, Eye Clinic Manager

Eye Salve Optical, Bethel Faith Medical Center
06.2013 - 07.2014

Clinical Optometrist (HAAD Licenced)

New Medical Centre (NMC)
06.2011 - 06.2013

Optometrist, Eye Clinic Manager

Eye Salve Optical, Bethel Faith Med. Cen.
10.2009 - 06.2011

Optometrist (HAAD Licensed)

Yateem Optician
01.2009 - 10.2009

Eyewear Sales Professional

Yateem Optician
09.2008 - 01.2009

Optometrist, Eye Clinic Manager

Eye Salve Optical, Bethel Faith Med. Cen.
04.2006 - 09.2008

Optometrist

Calvary Eye Clinic
09.2003 - 03.2006

Optometrist, Eye Clinic Supervisor

Imo State University
08.2002 - 09.2003

Optometric Intern

Conac Optical
01.2001 - 01.2002

Masters in Bioethics - Research Ethics

Clarkson University

Masters in Public Health - Public Health

University of Roehampton

Doctor of Optometry - Optometry

University of Benin

High School Diploma -

Idia College
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