BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Young Christian Azuamah is a native of Ezeala Owerre Ehime Mbano L.G.A. of Imo State Nigeria. He attended FUTO staff primary school where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate with a Distinction and received the award for the best pupil by the then Headmaster. He attended Federal Government College Okigwe, Imo state where he obtained his Senior School Certificate. He proceeded to Imo state University where he obtained a Doctor of Optometry (O.D) degree in Optometry receiving several awards at his induction ceremony including Best Graduating Clinical Student, Best Graduating Student in Clinic Externship and Best Graduating Student in Contact Lens Practice. He then went on to obtain a Masters Degree in Environmental Health Science, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Health Science both at Abia state University Uturu. He also obtained another Masters Degree in Ocular Health at Federal University of Technology, Owerri. He is a Fellow of the Nigerian Postgraduate College of Optometry, Faculty of Ocular Health after completing a four-year residency programme. Dr. Young is also a research affiliate of the Institute of Environmental Health and Environmental Justice, Federal University of Technology, Owerri.
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
ü First School Leaving Certificate (FUTO staff school Owerri, 1988)
ü Senior School Certificate (Federal Government College Okigwe, 1994)
ü Doctor of Optometry O.D (IMSU, 2002)
ü M.Sc., Environmental Health Science (ABSU, 2014)
ü Fellow, Nigerian College of Optometrists FNCO, (2017)
ü Ph.D., Environmental Health Science, (ABSU, 2018)
ü M.Sc., Ocular Health (FUTO, 2020)
HONOURS/AWARDS
üBest Graduating Student in Clinical Optometry in the Department of Optometry Imo
State University 2002 pioneer set.
üBest student in contact lens in the Department of Optometry Imo State University 2002 pioneer set.
üBest student in Primary Eye Care Externship in the Department of Optometry Imo State
University 2002 pioneer set
ü Award of Honor, 2018 School of Health Technology (SOHT) Day of Honors for contribution to the development of the Department of Optometry, Federal University of Technology, Owerri.
ü Meritorious Award, 2019 School of Health Technology (SOHT) Day of Honors for “Great contribution toward the growth of community Outreach”
ü A Merit Award by Nigerian Optometric Students Association (NOSA) FUTO Chapter, In recognition of your selfless service and contribution towards the growth and development of Nigerian Optometric Students Association (NOSA)
PUBLICATIONS
ü
Iwuagwu, F.O., Agu, G.C., Azuamah,
Y.C., Okolie, V.U. (2003): The Effect of Vitamin A on the Tear Break-Up
Time of Young Adults, Journal of the
Nigerian Optometric Association, 10:19-23.
ü
Azuamah, Y.C., Amadi,
A.N., Amadi, C.O.A. (2011): Diabetes Mellitus and some of its effect on the
eyes among adults of rural communities at Ohafia L.G.A. of Abia State Nigeria, International Journal of Advanced Medical
Sciences and Applied Research, 11(1): 13-29.
ü
Azuamah, Y.C., Amadi, A.N., Amadi,
C.O.A. (2011): A comparative
study of visual acuity and Diabetes Mellitus among adults in Ohafia L.G.A of
Abia State and Ehime Mbano L.G.A of Imo State, Nigeria, International Journal of Environmental Health and Human Development, 12(2):
51-61.
ü
Azuamah, Y.C., Amadi,
A.N., Esenwah E.C., Amadi, C.O.A., Azuamah, E.C. (2011): Visual acuity and
impairment among hypertensive adults in Okagwe Ohafia, Abia State, Nigeria, International Journal of Advanced Medical
Sciences and Applied Research, 1(1): 54-66.
ü
Azuamah, Y.C., Amadi,
A.N., Amadi, C.O.A., Esenwah, E.C., Azuamah, E.C., Iloh G.U. (2011): Co-occurrence of Diabetes Mellitus and
Hypertension in some rural communities of Southeast Nigeria, International Journal of Advanced Medical
Sciences and Applied Research, 1(1): 30-41.
ü
Amadi, A.N., Azuamah, Y.C.,
Esenwah, E.C., Amadi, C.O.A., Azuamah, E.C. (2011): Distribution of
Hypertensive Retinopathy among people with Hypertension: A Community based
study at Ehime Mbano L.G.A of Imo State Nigeria, International Journal of Advanced Medical Sciences and Applied
Research, 1(1): 42-53.
ü
Azuamah, Y.C (2012): HIV Infection and Blindness, Blindness and Low Vision Journal,
1:7-10.
ü
Azuamah. Y.C., Esenwah,
E.C., Iwuala,C., Okonkwo, K., Azuamah, E.C. (2013): Effect of decaffeinated
coffee on the systolic blood pressure and pulse rate, International Journal of Environmental Health and Human Development,
14(1): 38-43.
ü
Azuamah. Y.C., Esenwah,
E.C., Nwabueze, U.I. and Iwuala,C.C. (2013): Effect of malaria on the near
point of convergence of the eye, International
Journal of Environmental Health and Human Development, 14(1): 9-13.
ü
Azuamah. Y.C., Esenwah,
E.C., Chime, T., and Iwuala,C.C. (2013): Prevalent oculovisual problems among
young adults in Elele, Rivers state, Nigeria, International Journal of Environmental Health and Human Development,
14(1): 1-8.
ü
Esenwah, E.C., Azuamah, Y.C.,
Okonkwo, K. (2013): Effect of decaffeinated coffee on the intraocular pressure
of young adults, International Journal of
Research and Review in Pharmacy and Applied Sciences, 3(1):
141-146.
ü
Esenwah, E.C., Azuamah, Y.C.,
Ekwe, C.M. (2013): An investigation into the radius of curvature of the cornea
of young adults in relation to the conformity of an 8.6mm base curve contact
lens, International Journal of Health Science and Research, 3(6):
1-5.
ü
Azuamah,
Y.C., Imaseun, A.F., Onoseta, O.H. and Onuoha, P.C. (2013): A review of
sociological factors associated with diabetes mellitus, The International Journal of Social Sciences, 11(1): 131-137.
ü
Azuamah Y.C., Amadi A.N., Esenwah E.C., Bazuaye, N. K.
and Onyekwere I.F. (2013): Impact of Diabetic Retinopathy on Low vision and Blindness at
Okagwe Ohafia, Abia State, Nigeria, Blindness
and Low vision Journal, 2: 45-48.
ü
Esenwah E.C., Azuamah Y.C. and Nwabueze U.I. (2013): A comparative
study of the effect of 1+ and 2+ plasmodium falciparum malaria infection on the
near point of convergence, International
Journal of Health Science and Research, 3(10): 10-14.
ü
Azuamah Y.C., Amadi A.N., Esenwah E.C. and Iloh G.U.
(2013): Major Causes of Low Vision and Blindness in Southeast Nigeria, International Journal of Health Science and Research, 3(12):
48-52.
ü
Azuamah, Y.C. and Amadi, C.O.A. (2013). Hypertension and
Diabetes Mellitus among adults at Ehime Mbano L.G.A. of Imo state Nigeria. East African Journal of Public Health,
10(3): 11-17.
ü
Esenwah, E.C., Azuamah, Y.C., Okorie, M.E. and Ikoro, N.C. (2014): The Aging Eye
and Vision: A review,
International Journal of Health Science and Research, 4(7):
218-226.
ü
Juddy A.U., Esenwah E.C., Ikoro N.C., Azuamah Y.C., George G.O., Okorie M.E., Daniel-Nwosu E.M and
Nwakamma G. (2014): Effect of caffeinated coffee on tear production. International Journal of research, 1(9):
1264-1268.
ü
Azuamah Y.C., Obeme-Ndukwe
O., Esenwah E.C., Bazuaye K.N., Agu G.C. and Nwala O.R. (2014): An assessment
of the visual acuity and contrast sensitivity of commercial vehicle drivers in
Rivers state, Nigeria. International
Journal of Research, 1(9): 1269-1275.
ü
Nwala O.R., Ahuama O.C., Ikoro N.C. and Azuamah Y.C. (2014): Effect of Loratadine on the lateral phoria of
young hyperopes. International Journal of
Research, 1(10): 591-598.
ü
Osuji I.E., Azuamah Y.C.,
Amadi A.N., Esenwah E.C., Agu G.C. and Nwala O.R. (2014): Water sanitation
practices in Obowo, Southeastern Nigeria. International
Journal of Research, 1(10): 678-684.
ü
Azuamah Y.C., Obeme-Ndukwe
O., Esenwah E.C., Bazuaye K.N., Agu G.C. and Nwala O.R. (2014): Major ocular
complaints among commercial vehicle drivers in Southern Nigeria. International Journal of Research,
1(10): 685-688.
ü
Sani S.G., Azuamah Y.C.,
Amadi A.N., Esenwah E.C., Agu G.C. and Nwala O.R. (2014): An investigation into
the personal protective equipment used by construction workers in Northern
Nigeria. International Journal of
Research, 1(10): 689-693.
ü
Nwala O.R., Oparaocha E.T., Ahuama O.C. and Azuamah Y.C. (2014): The revolutionary use of electronic gadgets in
Nigeria: The public health implications. International
Journal of Research, 1(11): 136-156.
ü
Azuamah Y.C., Osuji C.D.,
Esenwah E.C., Agu G.C., Nwala O.R. and Bazuaye K.N. (2014): Socioeconomic
factors affecting attitude toward ocular injuries among welders in Owerri,
Nigeria. International Journal of
Research, 1(11): 1534- 1540.
ü
Azuamah Y.C., Nwadinigwe
N.J., Esenwah E.C., Bazuaye K.N., Agu G.C. and Nwala O.R. (2014): Effect of
alcoholic red wine on the amplitude of accommodation of young adults. International Journal of Research,
1(11): 1541-1546.
ü
Nwala O.R., Ahuama O.C., Ikoro N.C. and Azuamah Y.C., Ohiri M.O. and Anene C. (2014): Ocular injuries among
welders in a rural community in Nigeria. International
Journal of Research, 1(11): 1246-1255.
ü
Ahuama O.C., Nwala O.R., Azuamah
Y.C., Ohiri M.O. and Igwebuike A.C. (2014): Impact of ocular stress on
axial length of the eye among young adults. International
Journal of Research, 1(11): 1256-1262.
ü
Kilakime J., Amadi C.O.A, Azuamah, Y.C., Amadi A.N., Zacchaeus, U. (2015): Assessment of Excreta Disposal And Its Health
Implications In Tambiri Ii Community – Biseni, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. International Journal of Research, 2(2):
85-93.
ü
Orimoloye E.O., Amadi C.O.A., Amadi A.N., Azuamah Y.C., Nwoke E.A., Zacchaeus,
U., Dozie I.N.S. (2015): Assessment of Water
Sanitation and Hygiene Practices in Ibadan, Nigeria. International Journal of Research, 2(2):
94-100.
ü
Esenwah E.C., Ojogbane G.E., Azuamah
Y. C., Ezinne N., Ikoro N.C.,
Daniel-Nwosu E.M., Ahuama O.C. and Kio F. (2015): Common
pathogenic organisms found in external eye infections among residents of Abuja,
Nigeria. International Journal of
Research, 2(3): 697-703.
ü
Azuamah Y.C., Amadi A.N., Esenwah E.C., Agu G.C. and
Okorie, M.E. (2015): Co-occurrence of systemic hypertension and glaucoma in
Southeast Nigeria. International Journal
of Research, 2(3): 704-711.
ü Azuamah Y.C., Amadi A.N., Esenwah E.C., Agu G.C. and Okorie, M.E. (2015):
Age and gender variations of visual impairment in the distribution of cataract
at Ehime Mbano, Imo state, Nigeria. International
Journal of Research, 2(3): 712-720.
ü
Sani S.G., Azuamah Y.C.,
Amadi A.N. and Amadi C.O.A. (2015): Knowledge
and attitude of construction workers towards accident and injury prevention and
control. International Journal of
Research, 2(3): 721- 727.
ü
Okorie, M.E., Nweke, I.N., Ahuama, O.C., Azuamah, Y.C. and Unekwe, P.C. (2015):
Refractive power and blood glucose changes: studies in Alloxan-induced and
Insulin-treated diabetic rabbits. International
Journal of Research, 2(3): 728-736.
ü
Nwala O.R., Oparaocha E.T., Ahuama O.C., Azuamah Y.C. and Ohiri, M.O. (2015): Correlation of pterygium among
timber workers in Owerri with some socio-demographic factors and use of
protective eye wear. International
Journal of Research, 2(4): 1078-1090.
ü
Nwala, O.R., Ahuama, O.C., Ohiri, M.O., Azuamah, Y.C. and Onu, N.U. (2015): Distribution of Presbyopia
among civil servants in Aba South Local Government Area, Abia State. The Optometric Educator, 5(1): 8-13.
ü
Nwala, O.R., Ahuama, O.C., Ohiri, M.O. and Azuamah, Y.C. (2015): Effect of Glucose on the Amplitude of
Accommodation of Normoglycemic Emmetropes. The
Optometric Educator, 5(1): 50-54.
ü
Azuamah, Y.C.
(2016):
Clinical Presentation, Causes and Management of Ocular Tumors. 1st
Edition. Saarbrucken, Germany: Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN- 978-3-659-95919-2.[Available
online at: https://www.lap-publishing.com/catalog]
ü Azuamah, Y.C. and Amadi, C.O.A. (2016): Field and Laboratory Air Quality
Monitoring. In: A.N. Amadi, ed. 2016. Fundamentals of Environmental Public
Health Laboratory. Aba: Eagle publishers. 253-279.
ü
Esenwah, E.C., Amadi, A.N., Nwoke, B.E.B.,
Azuamah, Y.C., Daniel-Nwosu, E.M.,
Ikoro, N.C. and Akpalaba, R.E. (2017). Socio-economic factors associated with
ocular problems among auto-mechanics in Southeast Nigeria. Indian Journal of Applied Research, 7(7): 508-510.
ü
Azuamah, Y.C., Merem, C.C., Ikoro, N.C.,
Esenwah, E.C., Megwas, A.U. and Daniel-Nwosu, E. (2018). Assessment of foveal
and extra-foveal photostress recovery time in primary open angle glaucoma. Journal of Nigerian Optometric Association,
20(2): 31-36.
ü
Azuamah, Y.C., Esenwah, E.C., Ahuama, O.C.,
Ikoro, N.C., Iwuagwu, F.C. and Dozie, I.N.S. (2018). External eye infections
and personal hygiene practices among patients attending Optometry Teaching
clinic, Federal University of Technology, Owerri. Journal of Nigerian Optometric Association, 20(2): 53-61.
ü
Azuamah, Y.C., Amadi, A.N., Iro, O.K., Amadi,
C.O.A. and Braide, W. (2018). Bacteriological qualities of red meat (Beef) and
meat hygiene practices among meat handlers in Aba Metropolis, Nigeria. International Journal of Health Science and
Research, 8(7): 41-49.
ü
Azuamah, Y.C., Kalakeya, L.C., Esenwah, E.C.,
Ikoro, N.C., Megwas, A.U. and Azuamah, E.C. (2018). Accommodation
Lag among Corrected Myopes and Emmetropes: A Comparative Study. International
Journal of Recent Scientific Research, 9(12E):
30166-30168.
ü
Azuamah, Y.C., Amadi, A.N., Iro, O.K.,
Azuamah, E.C. and Amadi, C.O.A. (2018). HACCP
Checklist Scores at Critical Control Points by Meat Handlers in Imo State,
Nigeria. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, 9(12E): 30162-30165.
ü
Azuamah, Y.C., Amadi, A.N., Iro, O.K., and
Amadi, C.O.A. (2019). Distribution of Bacterial Isolates from Contact Surfaces of Meat
Handlers in Abattoirs of Southeastern Nigeria. International
Journal of Research, 6(7): 109-119.
ü
Azuamah, Y.C., Nwazunku, A., Amadi, A.N.,
Esenwah, E.C., Ikoro, N.C. and Megwas, A.U. (2019). Major ocular
problems found among quarry workers and residents of quarrying communities in
Abakaliki, Southeastern Nigeria. International
Journal of Research, 6(7): 129-136.
ü
Azuamah, Y.C., Esenwah, E.C., Ikoro, N.C.,
Megwas, A.U., Ugwuoke, G.I. and Ogbonna, U. (2019). Comparison of
the Effect of Topical 0.5% Timolol Maleate and 4% Pilocarpine on the Ocular
Tear Film pH of Patients with Primary Open Angle Glaucoma. International
Journal of Research and Review, 6(6): 445-450.
ü
Anamali, C.P., Amadi, C.O.A., Okereke, C.O., Azuamah, Y.C. and Amadi, A.N. (2019).
Assessment of the Sanitation Status in a Tertiary Institution in Southeastern
Nigeria. International Journal of Research and Review,
6(11): 616-622.
ü
Akingbehin S.A., Amadi C.O.A., Iro O.K., Azuamah Y.C., Amadi A.N. (2019). Solid Medical Waste Treatment Methods by Health Care Facilities in Abia
State, Nigeria International Journal of Research and Review,
6(12): 314-318.
ü
Akingbehin S.A., Amadi C.O.A., Iro O.K., Azuamah Y.C., Amadi A.N. (2019). Color Coding of Solid Health Care Waste in Lagos, Southwestern Nigeria. International
Journal of Research and Review, 6(12): 319-323.
ü
Okereke E.E., Amadi, C.O.A., Iro O.K., Obasi K.O., Azuamah Y.C., Braide W., Ede A.O., Igwe
C.N., Amadi A.N. (2019). Bacteriological qualities of drinking water among
residents of Umuahia, Southeastern Nigeria. International
Journal of Research and Review, 6(12): 324-330.
ü
Obarhoro O.I., Nwufo C.R, Nworu B, Ibe
S.N.I, Iwuala C.C, Ede A, Ebirim C.I.C, Iwuoha G, Azuamah Y.C. (2020).
Compliance in the Use of Personal Protective Equipment by Welders in Delta
State, Nigeria. International Journal of Research and Review,
7(1): 21-26.
ü
Amadi, C.O.A., Yakubu, M.B., Iro, O.K., Azuamah,
Y.C., Amadi, A.N., Ukah, A. (2020). Water Supply and Bacteriological Qualities of Drinking Water in Primary
Schools of North Central Nigeria. International
Journal of Research and Review, 7(4): 407-412.
ü
Amadi, C.O.A., Yakubu, M.B., Iro, O.K., Azuamah,
Y.C., Amadi, A.N., Ukah, A. (2020). Assessment of Sanitation Practices of Primary School Pupils in Abuja,
Nigeria. International
Journal of Research and Review, 7(4): 413-417.
ü
Aguocha, N.A., Dozie, U.W., Okorie,
O.M., Udeh, M.U., Azuamah, Y.C., Amadi, A.N (2020). Knowledge and
Exposure to Risk Factors of Systemic Hypertension among Adult Residents of
Ihiagwa, Southeastern Nigeria. International Journal of Research and Review, 7(4): 418-422.
ü
Okey-Ewurum, I.G., Amadi, A.N., Nwoke, E.A., Amadi,
C.O.A., Ibe, S.N.O., Iwuoha, G., Azuamah,
Y.C. (2020). Association of Erectile Dysfunction with Systemic Hypertension
and Diabetes Mellitus in Rivers State, Nigeria. International Journal of
Research and Review, 7(6): 465-470.
ü
Megwas, A.U., Ogbuagu, F.U., Azuamah,
Y.C., Nwakamma, G.I., Nwawume, I.C., Ugwoke, G.I. (2020). Effect of
Cyclopentolate Hydrochloride 1% on the Corneal Curvature of Different
Refractive Status. International Journal of Research and Review, 7(6): 471-475.
ü
Megwas, A.U., Okolie, F.U., Nwawume,
I.C., Azuamah, Y.C., Ugwoke, G.I., Daniel-Nwosu, E.I., Okorie, M.E.,
Ibe, C.N., Ogbonna, U.C. (2020). A comparative study of effect of Glucose on
the Lateral phoria of Myopes and Hyperopes. International
Journal of Research and Review, 7(6): 476-480.
ü
Iro, O.K., Enebeli, U.U., Iloh, G.U.P., Azuamah, Y.C., Amadi, A.N., Amadi,
C.O.A., Ezejindu, C., Ingwu, J., Ogamba, S.E. (2020). Food Hygiene and Safety
Management in Nigeria. International Journal of Research and Scientific
Innovation, 7(5): 1021-109.
ü
Samuel-Nwokeji, C.J., Ikoro, N.C., Esenwah, E.C.,
Megwas, A.U., Azuamah, Y.C., Ibe,
C.N., Ogbonna, U.C. (2020). Effect of Yellow filters and corrective lenses on
academic performance of Primary School children with abnormal contrast
sensitivity. Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal, 13(1):
1-11.
ü
Megwas, A.U., Akushie, B.C., Nwawume,
I.C., Okorie, M.E., Daniel-Nwosu, E.I., Ibe, C.N., Ogbonna, U.C., Azuamah,
Y.C., Ugwoke, G.I., Umunnakwe, L.O. (2020). Effect of Glucose on
Accommodation Lag of Young Adults. International Journal of
Science and Healthcare Research,
5(3): 147-152.
ü
Megwas, A.U., Onuoha, S.U., Ugwoke,
G.I., Okorie, M.E., Ibe, C.N., Azuamah, Y.C., Daniel-Nwosu, E.I.,
Nwawume, I.C., Umunnakwe, L.O., Ogbonna, U.C. (2020). Intraocular Pressure Changes in Different
Degrees of Myopia. International Journal of Science and Healthcare
Research, 5(3): 153-157.
ü
Okey-Ewurum, I.G., Amadi, A.N., Nwoke, E.A., Amadi,
C.O.A., Ibe, S.N.O., Iwuoha, G., Azuamah,
Y.C. (2020). Socio-demographic Factors Associated with Erectile Dysfunction
among men in Port-Harcourt, Southern Nigeria. International
Journal of Science and Healthcare Research, 5(3): 358-364.
ü
Chukwuoha C.M., Nwoke E.A., Esenwah
E.C., Azuamah Y.C., Nwaigwe O.M. (2020). Knowledge, Attitude and Use of Eye Protectors by Welders in a Rural
Community of Imo State, Nigeria. International Journal
of Health Sciences and Research, 10(11):
225-235.
ü
Chukwuoha C.M., Nwoke E.A., Esenwah
E.C., Azuamah Young Christian, Nwaigwe Obianuju MaryJane. (2020). Ocular Injuries among Welders in Nekede, Imo State, Nigeria. International Journal
of Health Sciences and Research, 10(11):
225-235.
ü
Igwe, C.N., Amadi, A.N., Onwuzulike,
N.M., Ozims, S.J., Amadi, C.O.A., Achigbu, K.I., Azuamah, Y.C., Okereke,
E.E. (2020). Anal Cleansing and Excreta Disposal Practices among Young Adults in
Southeastern Nigeria. International Journal of Science
and Healthcare Research, 5(4): 409-414.
ü
Igwe, C.N., Amadi, A.N., Onwuzulike,
N.M., Ozims, S.J., Amadi, C.O.A., Achigbu, K.I., Azuamah, Y.C., Okereke,
E.E. (2020). Menstrual Hygiene Management Practices among Undergraduates of Imo State,
Nigeria. International Journal of
Science and Healthcare Research, 5(4):
415-422.
ü
Okereke, E.E., Amadi, C.O.A., Iro, O.K.,
Obasi, K.O., Azuamah, Y.C., Iwuoha, G.N., Igwe, C.N., Amadi, A.N.
(2020). An Investigation into the Relationship between Sanitation Practices and
Water-Borne Enteric Diseases in Ihechiowa Community, Arochukwu, Southeastern
Nigeria. International Journal of
Science and Healthcare Research, 5(4):
447-452.
ü
Ugwoke,
G.I., Ikoro, N.C., Esenwah, E.C., Azuamah, Y.C., Megwas, A.U., Nwakamma,
G.I., Ibe, C.N., Ogbonna, U.C., Umunnakwe, O.L. (2021). Comparative Analysis of
the Antibacterial Effects of Emilia sonchifolia (Tassel Flower) and
Selected Antibiotics on Ocular Bacteria, in vitro. International Journal of Health
Science and Research, 11(3): 61-68.
ü
Ugwoke,
G.I., Esenwah, E.C., Ikoro, N.C., Azuamah, Y.C., Megwas, A.U., Nwakamma,
G.I.,Nwawume, I.C., Okorie, M.E., Ogbonna, U.C., Umunnakwe, O.L., Nkeremuzor,
E.C. (2021). Effects of ingested fresh palm wine on pupil diameter and
amplitude of accommodation in young adults. International
Journal of Health Science and Research, 11(9): 203-208.
ü
Azuamah,
Y.C., Abadom, N.P., Esenwah, E.C., Ikoro, N.C., Megwas,
A.U. (2022). Assessment of tear production
among adults with pterygium. International
Journal of Research and Review, 9(2): 117-122.
ü Azuamah, Y.C., Ukonu, S.C., Esenwah, E.C., Ikoro, N.C., Megwas, A.U. (2022). A Comparative Study of Near Lateral Phoria of Young Adults Using the Von Graefe Technique and Maddox Wing. International Journal of Research and Review, 9(5): 367-372.
RESEARCH AREAS
Ocular Health and Environmental Health
TEACHING/ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ü Lecturer Department of Optometry, Madonna University Elele, Rivers State (April 2010 – Oct 2013)
ü Lecturer Department of Optometry, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State (Oct 2013 – Date)
ü Research Affiliate – Institute of Environmental Health and Justice, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State (Aug 2015 – Date)
RESPONSIBILITIES
ü Member – School of Health Technology (SOHT) Human Resource Development Committee (October 2014 to Date)
ü Class Adviser – 2014/2015 class of the Department of Optometry (October 2014 to Date)
ü Departmental Clinic Supervisor, Department of Optometry (July 2015 – October 2016)
ü Outreach Coordinator, Department of Optometry (July 2015 – October 2016)
ü Member – Local Organizing Committee of the First SOHT International Congress/Conference (August 2015 – February 2016)
ü Departmental SIWES Coordinator, Department of Optometry (October 2016 to Date)
ü Chairman, Local Organizing Committee – 2nd International Congress on Health Sciences and Technology (February 2016 to Date)
ü Member – School of Health Technology (SOHT) Innovation Homemade Solution Committee (Nov 2017 – Date)
ü Ag. Head of Department – Department of Optometry (July 2020 – Date)
