Dr. Ronald Nze Eyime.
Some academic and professional achievements of Dr. Ronald Nze Eyime.
President Nigerian (Post Graduate) College of Optometrists
Education
Fellow, of the Nigerian College of Optometrists (F.N.C.O) in Public Health Optometry 2003
MSc. in Optometry (Ocular Health) University of Benin 2014
O.D in Optometry University of Benin 1997 .
Professional Academic Involvements
Secretary, National Universities Commission Panel on review of Medical/Health curricular for Nigerian Universities. 2005
Member, Accreditation Team, National Universities Commission (N.U.C).
University of Calabar, Accreditation of programs 1998, 2012
Imo State University, Accreditation of programs 1998, 2012
Madona University, Accreditation of Programs 1998, 2012
University of Benin, Accreditation of Programs 1998, 2012
Abia State University, Accreditation of Medical and Health programs 2012
Professional Experience
Register/CEO, Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria
1992-2010
Administering Registrar, Imo state University: Oath taking/Induction of Doctors of Optometry gradaunds into the Optometry Profession. 1992-2010
Administering Registrar, Abia State University: Oath taking/Induction of Doctors of Optometry gradaunds into the Optometry Profession. 1997-2009
Administering Registrar, Madona University: Oath taking/Induction of Doctors of Optometry gradaunds into the Optometry Profession. 2005-2009
Administering Registrar, University of Benin: Oath taking/Induction of Doctors of Optometry gradaunds into the Optometry Profession. 1997-2009
Administering Registrar, Federal University of Technology Owerri: Oath taking/Induction of Doctors of Optometry graduands into the Optometry Profession. 2007-2009
Other Professional Experience
Privileged to spearhead and pioneer, Steering Committees on the establishment/formation of various Institutions in Optometry. 1989-Date.
The enactment of the law governing Optometry in Nigeria as per decree 34 of 1989 (New cap 09) 1989
The inauguration of the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria. 1992
The establishment of the African Council of Optometry. 1996
Member 5-man task force, that came up with the present future of World Council of Optometry and led to the acceptance of World Council of Optometry to be in official relation with the World Health Organization (W.H.O). 1992-1994
Co-Chair with Ronald Fyfe of New Zealand, Public Health and Development Committee of the World Council of Optometry (W.C.O). 1999 - 2004
Administrative / Professional Experience
Membership of University Teaching Hospitals and other tertiary Health Institutions.
Member, Management Board Nnamdi Azikawe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi. 1994-1998
Member, Management Board, Federal Medical Centre, Yola. 2001-2004
Member Management Board, National Eye Centre, Kaduna. 2005-2008
Member Management Board, Federal Medical Centre, Owo. 2008-2011
Member Hospitals Management Board, Delta State. 2016 to Date.
Honours, Fellowships and Awards
Fellow, Nigerian Optometric Association (F.N.O.A). 1992
Award Winner, Nigerian Optometrist of the Year. 1995 & 2002
Patron's Award, Nigerian Optometric Students Association (N.O.S.A). 1998
Fellow of the Nigerian College of Optometrists (F.N.C.O) in Public Health Optometry 2003
Distinguished Gold Lecturer Award, Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria. 2003
Development in Nigeria Meritorious (DINMA) Award of Excellence. 2003
World Optometrist of the Year. 2003
Man of the Year Award - American Biographical Institute, USA. 2003
Distinguished West African Leadership Award. 2004
Pan - African Ethnics Legacy of Patriotism Award for Excellence in Health Care Delivery. 2005
Professional/Administrative Positions Held
National President, Nigerian Optometric Association (N.O.A) 1990- 1995
Member, National Advisory Committee on Health 1991-1998
Member, 5-Man Think-Tank Group on Future of World Optometry (IOOL) International Optometric and Optical League 1992-1994
Registrar/Chief Executive, Optometrists Registration Board of Nigeria. 1992-2010
Executive Member, International Optometric and Optical League (IOOL) 1993-1995
Member, Governing Board: World Council of Optometry (W.C.O) 1995-2007
Chairman, Public Health and Development Committee, World Council of Optometry (W.C.O), World Health Organization (W.H.O affiliate). 1999-2004
President, African Council of Optometry 2000-2004
Deputy Director General, International Biographical Institute London, UK 2003- 2010
Honorary Director - General for Africa – International Biographical Institute, London, UK 2005-2010
Hon. Commissioner for Science and Technology, Delta State 2007-2009
Research and Publications
R. N. Eyime (2015) “Advocacy in Optometry: The Nigerian Example”
R. N. Eyime (2011) “The Re-Emergence of World Council of Optometry”
R. N. Eyime, S. E. Odjimogho (2004) “Clinical Findings and Management of Degenerative Myopia with Keratoconus”.
R.N. Eyime, O. C Innocent (2000) “Onchocerciasis (River Blindness): A Revolution in Therapy”.
R. N. Eyime (2000) “Detecting And Managing Complications In Cataract Patients”.
R. N. Eyime, J. N. B Nnadozie (2001) “Drusen May Confuse Optic Nerve Head Edema Diagnosis.”
R. N. Eyime (2002) “Ocular Manifestation of Meningitis”
R. N. Eyime (2003) “Ocular Manifestation of Diabetes”
R. N. Eyime, I. M Ison (2003) “Nigerian College of Optometrists (NCO) Module 1 Lecture Reports”
R. N. Eyime (2004) “Ocular Manifestation of Systemic Disease”
R. N. Eyime (2005) “Age-related macular degeneration”.
R. N. Eyime, O. C. Innocent (2005) “Driving Takes Seeing”
R. N. Eyime, E. Essenwa (2006) “Acute Bacteral Conjunctivitis”
R. N. Eyime, S. E. Odjimoho (2006) “Selection of Health Indicators &Ocular Disease”.
R. N. Eyime, A. T. Oluremi (2006) “Toxoplasmosis (Case Report)”
R. N. Eyime, (2007) “Preference Of Contact Lenses To Eye Glasses”
R. N. Eyime (2007) “Histopathological Study of Ocular Erythema Nodosum Leprosum”
R. N. Eyime (2008) “Control Of Infectious and Ocular Disease”
R. N. Eyime, O. C. Innocent (2008) “Treatment of Presbyopes (Psycological And Optical Consideration)”
R. N. Eyime, (2009) “Recreational and Transportation Eye Equipment and Their Binocular Implications”
R. N. Eyime (2009) “Causes of Radiation, Heat and its effects on the Ocular system”
R. N. Eyime, K. Giwa-Amu (2009) “Communicable and Non Communicable Diseases in Nigeria and Their Ocular Manifestations”
R. N. Eyime, N. C Ijeoma (2010) “History and Evolution of Public Health Optometry and International Health”
R. N. Eyime (2015) “The Role of Optometry in Vision 2020”
R. N. Eyime, O. C Innocent (1998) “Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Clinical Importance of Careful Follow up examination”.
Teaching/Postgraduate Students Supervision
History and Evaluation of Public Health Optometry- Dr. Helen Lucky Udi.
Community Eye Health Why the Need- Dr. Helen Lucky Udi.
Principles of Primary Health Care: Planning, Management, Evaluation and Family Health- Dr. Folashade Ogiata.
Implementing a Refracting and a Low Vision Plan- Dr. Folashade Ogiata.
Environmental Eye Health, Disaster and Crisis Management- Dr. Joy Elumadu
Principles of Health Education; Community Mobilizing and Community Involvement- DR. Uduama Ukeke.
Creating a Refractive Error Plan; Focus on Refractive Error in Community Eye Health- Dr. Brenadine Ekpeyoung.
Creating a Low Vision Plan: Focus on Low Vision Community Eye Health-
Dr. Brenadine Ekpeyoung.
Implementing a Low Vision Plan- Dr. Brenadine Ekpeyoung.
History and Evolution of Public Health Optometry and International Health-
Dr. Nwaneri Chinenye Ijeoma.
Referees
Hon. Dr. Ossai N. Ossai
Honourable Member, Representing Ndokwa/Ukwani Federal Constituency
Prof. E. U. Ikonne
Vice Chancelor Abia State University
Uturu, Abia State.
Prof. McDonald Idu
University of Benin
Benin City, Edo State.
