Kingsley Ekemiri

University of the West Indies, St. Augustine | UWI · Department of Clinical Surgical Sciences

ABSTRACT Lack of eye of eye care specialist coupled with shortage of modern facilities has been identified as main barriers to the utilization of eye care services in Rwanda. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the general knowledge about eye diseases and the main barriers leading to non utilization of eye care services among students at...

Background: Majority of ocular morbidities found in developing countries are preventable and curable and vary from country to country and from community to community. Screening of ophthalmic conditions in communities with underserved ophthalmic services, can help detect and treat various spectra of ocular morbidity. Untreated ocular conditions may...

Purpose: This qualitative research aimed to explore the experiences of University of Rwanda medical imaging students during their clinical practice in the country. Methods and Materials: Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with open-ended questions were held with twenty five medical imaging sciences students who were enrolled in their second and final y...

Background Approximately 1.6 billion people worldwide are currently affected by myopia, with estimates suggesting that by 2050, close to half of the global population may experience this condition. Additionally, the prevalence of myopia has been increasing in Trinidad, with rates ranging from 21.5% to 46%. A study has been conducted to determine be...

BACKGROUND: Vision attributes to about 95% of the sensory requirements for driving. When driving, impaired visual functions will undoubtedly result in a delayed response to obstructions. The regulations governing the issuing and renewal of a driver’s license in Trinidad make no provision of a visual requirement assessment. The study was prompted by...

Background Modern workplace requirements in the banking sector require bankers to work on screens for more than 6 h a day, putting much stress and strain on their eyes, which leads to computer vision syndrome. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of computer vision syndrome and associated factors among urban and rural bankers in Tri...

Introduction Low vision has a significant global health problem that impacts the personal, economical, psychological, and social life of an individual. Each year around 684 000 individuals die from falls, 80% of these deaths occur are in low- and middle-income countries. The risk of falling significantly increases with visual impairment. This revie...

To assess ocular parameters and their association with anthropometric measurements in Indo-Trinidadians adults. This was a clinical, descriptive, cross-sectional study of ocular parameters and anthropometry in adults Trinidadians of South Asian descent (Indo-Trinidadian). Ocular parameters were measured using optical coherence tomography, intraocul...

Aim To assess the awareness, attitude and perception of Trinidad and Tobago population towards telemedicine Method A cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured questionnaire on patients that visited health centres in the North Central region. A systematic random sampling method was used to select participants. Descriptive statistics inc...

Background and Aim To report the scope of optometry practice in Trinidad and Tobago to identify areas that need improvement. Methods A cross‐sectional study of optometrists in Trinidad and Tobago was conducted using a validated self‐structured questionnaire. Data obtained was exported to the Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Descriptive ana...

BACKGROUND The modern workplace requirements in the banking sector require bankers to be working on screens for longer than 6 hours a day, putting much stress and strain on their eyes. Use of anti-glare screens and glasses can elevate the strain on the eyes of the users.Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is a serious occupational hazard that needs to b...

This cross-sectional study investigated the health-related and vision-related quality of life measures of adults with low vision compared to healthy individuals in Trinidad and Tobago. The health-related quality of life (HRQOL-14) and the National Eye Institute Visual Functioning Questionnaire (NEI-VFQ-25) were administered to 20 participants with...

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, educational institutions globally were forced to close, resulting in a transition to online learning. However, this transition increased screen time and made e-learners more vulnerable to biopsychosocial issues. This study aimed to assess the impact of online learning on the eyes and mental health of medical science st...

Background The Covid-19 pandemic lockdown obligated higher education students to attend online courses, leading to prolonged exposure to digital displays. Excessive time on digital devices could be a risk factor for ocular problems, including symptomatic dry eye. There are limited evidences to show the magnitude of symptomatic dry eye disease and i...

Background: The limited accessibility of in-person optometry services during the coronavirus disease 2019 highlighted the need for teleoptometry but no data exists to substantiate the foregoing in Trinidad & Tobago (T&T). The study assessed the knowledge, attitude and perception (KAP) of optometrists toward teleoptometry in T&T. Methods: This cr...

Background and aim: To determine the utilization of eye care services in an underserved community in Enugu State, Nigeria. Materials and methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among adults aged 18 years and older. A structured questionnaire was used to collect information on the utilization of eye care services within the...

Aim Globally, one of the leading causes of preventable blindness is primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). The study assessed the clinical presentations of POAG patients attending an eye center in Abuja, Nigeria. Materials and methods Records of 188 eyes, collected from 94 patients diagnosed with POAG for a period of 1 year at the eye center, were re...

Abstract: Background: Visual impairment (VI) is a public health problem that can affect an individ�ual’s social wellbeing. The study aims to determine the distribution and causes of vision impairment (VI) and blindness among patients at Nigerian Army Eye Centre Lagos, Nigeria. Method: An institu�tional cross-sectional study was conducted, and a sys...

The study assessed the contact lens prescribing patterns and associated factors in a university optometry clinic in Trinidad and Tobago. The data relating to habitual or new contact lens (CL) prescribing patterns among wearers over a two-year period were reviewed. Pearson’s chi-squared test and logistic regression models were used to analyze the fi...

Purpose Contact lenses (CL) remain a popular mode of refractive error correction globally and in the Caribbean, mostly among young people. However, no data on the characteristics of the CL population wearers in the Caribbean is available. This study reported on the characteristics of CL wearers and the associated factors in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T...

Background The increase in online learning during the pandemic has been linked to various ocular complaints. This study determined the prevalence and factors associated with ocular complaints among schoolchildren aged 12–19 years during the COVID-19 lockdown in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T). Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted between Januar...

Conclusion Results The majority of medical students in Trinidad experienced anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. Increased workload, lack of motivation, poor diet and exercise were the most common negative factors affecting their mental health. These issues require immediate attention and strategic solution implementation.

Background: The University of Rwanda, established the Ophthalmology Department in 2004 to train Ophthalmic Clinical Officers (OCO). A proposal was developed towards upgrading the qualification level of the OCOs training at the University of Rwanda. Aim: This study aimed to assess the need to upgrade the qualification of ophthalmic clinical officer...

In this work, we carried out a cross-sectional study to assess occupational ocular injuries and utilization of eye protective devices among sawmill workers in the Ojo local government area of Lagos State, Nigeria A structured questionnaire was used to conduct face-to-face interviews among the sawmill workers. Pearson’s chi-squared test and t-test w...

Purpose To determine the prevalence and clinical presentation of participants with glaucoma attending a public eye care facility in Nigeria. Method Hospital based retrospective study of glaucoma participants aged 50 years and above seen over a 5-year period. Descriptive statistics summarized the demographic, clinical characteristics and treatment...

Abstract Purpose: To review a case of a 12 year-old-male with an end-stage Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) accompanied by nystagmus due to hypoplastic macular. Case Report: A 12-year-old male presented with a bilateral severely reduced vision for low vision evaluation and assessment. He had been diagnosed with a stage three (3) Retinopathy of...

Superior oblique palsy is known to be caused by a defect of the trochlear nerve which could lead to horizontal and most times noticeable vertical misalignment of the eye. A case of superior oblique palsy (SOP) determined during a routine eye examination of a 16-year-old female with a complaint of blurring of vision at far and near with intermittent...

Background: Uncorrected refractive errors (REs) are becoming very common in children in developing countries, yet the use of spectacles and compliance to wear are not well documented in African children. Aim: To determine spectacle utilisation rate and reasons for non-compliance with spectacle wear amongst primary school children. Setting: Primar...

Background: Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) is an inflammatory disease that affects the joints of children and is associated with ocular complications , like uveitis and cataract. Patients with such complications can benefit from a low vision assessment to improve their functionality and their quality of life. In this case study, the importance...

ABSTRACT Background: Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) is an inflammatory disease that affects the joints of children and is associated with ocular complications, like uveitis and cataract. Patients with such complications can benefit from a low vision assessment to improve their functionality and their quality of life. In this case study, the im...

Purpose: This qualitative research aimed to explore the experiences of University of Rwanda medical imaging students during their clinical practice in the country. Methods and Materials: Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with open-ended questions were held with twenty five medical imaging sciences students who were enrolled in their second and final y...