The Ophthalmology unit was started as a part of the Department of Surgery and in 1962 it was established as a full-fledged department under the headship of Professor Kodilinye, Dr.(Mrs) Oyin Olurin - now Prof. Olurin, and Dr (Mrs) O. Osuntokun, now Prof Osuntokun, were pioneer registrars in the department. Staff strength has since grown to nine consultants and an average number of twelve registrars (including supernumerary residents). The Ophthalmology department of the University College Hospital provides high quality eye care to a large population extending beyond South Western Nigeria and is widely regarded as a Mecca for the treatment of glaucoma in Africans.
CLINIC INFORMATION
S/NO |
CLINIC NAME |
CLINIC LOCATION |
DAY | TIME |
AVERAGE CLINIC-DAY PATIENT LOAD |
1. |
General eye clinic GOP |
Eye Clinic |
Monday - Friday |
9.00 A.M - 4.00 P.M |
80 per day |
2. |
Cataract GOP |
Eye Clinic |
Monday - Friday |
9.00 A.M -2.00 P.M |
50 per day |
3. |
Glaucoma |
Eye Clinic |
Thursday |
9.00 A.M - 2.00 P.M |
70 per day |
4. |
Paediatric eye clinic |
Eye Clinic |
Monday and friday |
9.00 A.M - 2.00 P.M |
40 per day |
5. |
Retina clinic |
Eye Clinic |
Monday and Wednesday |
9.00 A.M - 2.00 P.M |
20 per day |
| 6. | Orbit and oculoplasty clinic | Eye Clinic | Wednesday | 9.00 A.M - 2.00 P.M | 15 per day |
| 7 | Cornea and anterior segment clinic | Eye Clinic | Monday and Tuesday | 9.00 A.M - 2.00 P.M | 30 per day |
| 8 | Neuroophthalmology clinic | Eye Clinic | Tuesday | 9.00 A.M - 2.00 P.M | 10 per day |
| 7 | Low vision clinic | Eye Clinic | Monday and Friday | 9.00 A.M - 3.00 P.M | 3 per day |
CORE RESPONSIBILITY AND ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT
- Daily general and sub-specialty eye clinics.
- Daily theatre sessions Community Outreach services/ Eye camps.
- Training programs for Medical students, resident doctors, Diplomats in Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic instrument technicians.
SERVICES AND DESCRIPTION
- Outpatient care: Consultation for new and follow up patients in GOP and Eye clinic
- In- patient care: Admission and daily review of patients on the ward (West One ward)
- Surgical care: Operating sessions in theatre
- Eye camps: Community Outreach services
- Laser therapy: Treatment with laser equipment
- Investigations: Visual field analysis, Ocular biometry
- Emergency care: Consultation and treatment for patient in need of urgent care
