Department of
Ophthalmology
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Welcome to Department of Ophthalmology
We welcome you to the Department of Ophthalmology of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos – The University of first choice and the nation’s pride. We are happy and excited to impact, motivate and teach our students the principles, arts and science of ophthalmic surgery with the aim of solving eye health ailments by restoring sights to the blinds, bringing them out of darkness into the world filled with light and beauty. We will lay emphasis on preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative eye health strategies of international standards relying on our team of eye care trainers and their wealth of experience. Welcome once again!
Dr. ARIBABA Olufisayo Temitayo
Head of Department (HOD)
Our Vision
Centre of Excellence and Ophthalmology Institution of first choice in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa
Our Mission
To lead in the provision of high quality, cost effective, accessible comprehensive and subspecialist ophthalmic care to all.
To apply new and effective models of care, invest in research, education and share our knowledge.
The History of Ophthalmology Department
The Department of Ophthalmology has been in existence since 1968 as a Unit within Department of Surgery of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, under the Headship of Prof. Istvan Rethy, a Hungarian who was solely responsible for administration, Clinical, Surgical management of patients and Teaching of Medical and Dental students.
The Unit over the years gradually grew into an essential part of the Department of Surgery under various Heads of Unit, namely Prof. A.O. Adefule-Ositelu. In 1993 December it moved to its present site the Guinness Eye Centre, a building built and donated by Guinness Nigeria PLC and has since remained autonomous while functioning in the Department of Surgery Unit September, 2008 when it became a department in the College of Medicine of the University of Lagos following the approval by the Senate of University of Lagos.
The Department has continued to train undergraduate medical, dental and ophthalmic nursing Students, as well as Postgraduate residents in Ophthalmology and related disciplines. The Medical students also have the opportunity of rotating through the different Sub-specialty Units namely: Glaucoma, Vitreoretina, Paediatric Ophthalmology, Anterior Segment, and Refraction/Low Vision in the department.
There are currently 7 academic members of staff and two non-academic members of staff. The Department serves as Examination centers for National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria and International Council of Ophthalmology Examination.
Programmes
Take a significant step in your career journey by investing in your professional development through our faculty’s specialized certificate programs, designed to provide you with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in a focused area of study.
Undergraduate Programmes
Postgraduate Programmes
Student Opportunities
Discover the exciting opportunities awaiting students within this department. Here, you can explore pathways for intellectual growth, engage in stimulating learning experiences, and lay the foundation for future academic and professional success in a specific field of study.
