Prof. Joshua Foluso Ayodele OWOEYE

@unilorin.edu.ng

Professor, Faculty of Clinical Sciences
University of Ilorin

Prof. Joshua Foluso Ayodele OWOEYE


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RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Medicine, Ophthalmology, Oncology
23

Scopus Publications

642

Scholar Citations

15

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21

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Scopus Publications

  • Strategies to Reduce the Burden of Visual Impairment and Blindness Secondary to Ocular Trauma in Nigeria
    Annals of Health Research, 2025
  • Under-reporting difficulties in seeing among older people with clinically assessed vision impairment: an exploration of 12 surveys from sub-Saharan Africa
    Emma Jolley, Anita Jeyam, Stephen Pye, Stevens Bechange, Shaffi Mdala, et al.
    International Health, 2025
    Background Individuals who do not perceive they have a health problem will not seek care, risking a deterioration of health status. We sought to understand how visually impaired individuals aged ≥50 y from 12 studies across sub-Saharan Africa self-reported their difficulties seeing, and to identify the factors associated with under-reporting. Methods We used R software to assess overall agreement between self-report and clinical assessment with a weighted kappa, and described the proportion of individuals accurately reporting, over-reporting and under-reporting their difficulties seeing. We used logistic regression to explore factors associated with under-reporting. Results In total, 5777/32 548 participants had moderate vision impairment (VI) or worse. Overall, agreement between clinically diagnosed VI and self-reported difficulties seeing was 0.41; 74.7% of participants self-reported a level of difficulty seeing that corresponded with their clinical VI but this varied significantly: individuals with no VI reported most accurately (83.8%), and blind individuals least accurately (18.7%). Individuals were less likely to under-report if they had other self-reported functional difficulties, ‘other’ primary causes of VI (compared with cataract), or were from certain locations. Individuals with unaddressed refractive error were more likely to under-report. Conclusions Health planners need to design programmes to reach individuals who are less likely to perceive they have eye health problems. Contexte Les personnes qui ne se rendent pas compte qu'elles ont un problème de santé ne consultent pas, ce qui peut entraîner une détérioration de leur état de santé. Nous avons cherché à comprendre comment les personnes malvoyantes âgées de 50 ans et plus inclues dans 12 études menées en Afrique subsaharienne ont auto-déclaré leurs difficultés à voir, et à identifier les facteurs associés à la sous-déclaration.
  • Prevalence and causes of blindness and visual impairment in Kogi state, Nigeria–Findings from a Rapid assessment of avoidable blindness survey
    Selben Penzin, Emma Jolley, Kolawole Ogundimu, Caleb Mpyet, Nazaradden Ibrahim, et al.
    Plos One, 2024
    Purpose To determine the prevalence and causes of blindness and visual impairment among adults in Kogi, Nigeria. Methods A Rapid assessment of avoidable blindness (RAAB) protocol was used with additional tools measuring disability and household wealth to measure the prevalence of blindness and visual impairment (VI) and associations with sex, disability, wealth, cataract surgical coverage and its effectiveness. Results Age- and sex-adjusted all-cause prevalence of bilateral blindness was 3.6% (95%CI 3.0–4.2%), prevalence of blindness among people living with additional, non-visual disabilities was 38.3% (95% CI 29.0–48.6%) compared to 1.6% (95%CI 1.2–2.1%; χ2 = 771.9, p<0.001) among people without additional disabilities. Cataract was the principal cause of bilateral blindness (55.3%). Cataract surgical coverage (CSC) at visual acuity (VA) 3/60 was 48.0%, higher among men than women (53.7% vs 40.3%); 12.0% among people with non-visual disabilities; 66.9% among people without non-visual disabilities, being higher among people in the wealthiest two quintiles (41.1%) compared to the lowest three (24.3%). Effective Cataract Surgical Coverage at Visual Acuity 6/60 was 31.0%, higher among males (34.9%) than females (25.5%), low among people with additional, non-visual disabilities (1.9%) compared to people with no additional disabilities (46.2%). Effective CDC was higher among people in the wealthiest two quintiles (411%) compared to the poorest three (24.3%). Good surgical outcome (VA>6/18) was seen in 61 eyes (52.6%) increasing to 71 (61.2%) eyes with best correction. Cost was identified as the main barrier to surgery. Conclusion Findings suggest there exists inequalities in eye care with women, poorer people and people with disabilities having a lower Cataract Surgical Coverage, thereby, underscoring the importance of eye care programs to address these inequalities.
  • Knowledge of Ocular prosthesis among students of Optical Dispensary Technology, Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria
    Monsudi KF, Ayodapo AO, Owoeye JFA, Bello A
    Ibom Medical Journal, 2024
    Background: Ocular prosthesis (OP) is produced and fitted by eye care personnel called Ocularist. OP is made from cryolite glass or acrylic resin. OP can either be customized or stock and it is commonly inserted by 6-8 weeks following destructive ocular surgery. Aim: The aim of this study was to ascertain the knowledge and awareness of ocular prosthesis among students of School of Optical Dispensary Technology, Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria. Materials and methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted over 3 months (1st April 2022-30th June 2022) among the students of School of Optical dispensary technology using self-administered questionnaires. The questionnaires extracted information on the socio-demographic characteristics such as age, sex, tribe, religion, marital status, year of study and knowledge of ocular prosthesis among the students. Data was analyzed using SPPS version 21. Results: One hundred and thirteen questionnaires were distributed to all the students in the school and 97 students participated in the study leading to a response rate of 86 %. There were 47(48.5%) males and 50 (51.5%) females aged between 16 - 40 (mean age 24±5) years. Most of the participants 72 (74.2%) agreed that eye care (management of patient with eye problem) is a team work. Most (67, 69%) participants have heard about ocular prosthesis mainly through Seminar/Teaching (32%) and television (26%). Overall, third year students had adequate knowledge (73%) of ocular prosthesis compared with second year (49%) and first year (43%) students. Conclusion: The awareness of ocular prosthesis among students of School of Optical dispensary technology Birnin Kebbi appeared better with number of years spent in the school. The importance of seminar/teaching and television in the dissemination of health information is underscored.
  • Ectodermal Dysplasia with Bilateral Punctal Agenesis in a Nigerian Child: A Case Report
    JFA Owoeye, KF Monsudi, IA Yusuf, O Bamidele
    Annals of Health Research, 2023
    Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is a hereditary condition that occurs worldwide. It is due to abnormality in the development of skin and its appendages (hair, teeth and nail). ED also presents with ocular manifestations. This case of ED is reported to highlight ocular manifestations such as bilateral punctal agenesis, madarosis and blepharitis. The need for a multi-disciplinary approach in managing such cases is underscored.
  • Perception and attitude of a rural community regarding adult blindness in North Central Nigeria
    VictoriaA Olatunji, FeyiG Adepoju, JoshuaF. A Owoeye
    Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology, 2015
    Aim: To determine the perception and attitudes of a rural community regarding the etiology, prevention, and treatment of blindness in adults. Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study was performed in a rural community in Kwara State, Nigeria using semi-structured questionnaire. All adults aged 40 years or older who were residents for a minimum of 6 months in the community were included. Data were collected on patient demographics, knowledge, attitude, perception, and use of the eye care facility. Results: A total of 290 participants were interviewed. The male-to-female ratio was 1:2. Consumption of certain types of food was an important cause of blindness as perceived by 57.9% of the respondents, followed by supernatural forces (41.7%) and aging (19%). Sixty percent of respondents thought blindness could be prevented. Age (P = 0.04) and level of education (P =0.003) significantly affected the beliefs on the prevention of blindness. Most respondents (79.3%) preferred orthodox eye care, but only 65% would accept surgical intervention if required. The level of education significantly affected the acceptance of surgery (P = 0.04). Reasons for refusing surgery were, fear (64%), previous poor outcomes in acquaintances (31%), belief that surgery is not required (3%), and cost (2%). About 65% used one form of traditional eye medication or the other. Over half (56.6%) believed that spectacles could cure all causes of blindness. Of those who had ocular complaints, 57.1% used orthodox care without combining with either traditional or spiritual remedies. Conclusion: This rural Nigerian community had some beliefs that were consistent with modern knowledge. However, the overall knowledge, attitude, and perceptions of this community need to be redirected to favor the eradication of avoidable blindness. Although an eye care facility was available, use by the community was suboptimal. Age and the level of education affected their overall perception and attitudes.
  • Surgically induced necrotising scleritis after pterygium excision
    West African Journal of Medicine, 2012
  • Minimising corneal scarring from the use of harmful traditional eye remedies in developing countries.
    Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine, 2012
  • Biochemical changes in primary open angle glaucoma patients in a nigerian teaching hospital
    European Journal of Scientific Research, 2011
  • Diabetic retinopathy in a Nigerian community
    Singapore Medical Journal, 2010
  • Trainee ophthalmologists′ opinions on ways to improve cataract surgical rate
    AbdulkabirAyansiji Ayanniyi, FeyiGrace Adepoju, JoshuaFoluso Owoeye
    Annals of African Medicine, 2009
  • Visual function survey of commercial intercity vehicle drivers in Ilorin, Nigeria
    B.J. Adekoya, J.F.A. Owoeye, F.G. Adepoju, A.I. Ajaiyeoba
    Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2009
  • Conjunctival Kaposi's sarcoma in HIV-positive heterosexual Nigerian woman - A case report
    West African Journal of Medicine, 2008
  • Medical students' perspectives of blindness, deafness, and deafblindness
    J. F. A. Owoeye, F. E. Ologe, T. M. Akande
    Disability and Rehabilitation, 2007
  • Meeting the challenges of blindness: Perceptions of blind persons from a blind unit
    European Journal of Scientific Research, 2007
  • Correlations of clinical and ultrasound findings in orbito-ocular disease using non-dedicated scanners: Experience at Ilorin, Nigeria
    European Journal of Scientific Research, 2007
  • Retinoblastoma--a clinico-pathological study in Ilorin, Nigeria.
    Joshua FA Owoeye, Enoch AO Afolayan, Dupe S Ademola-Popoola
    African Journal of Health Sciences, 2006
  • The choice of ophthalmology as a career among Nigerian medical interns.
    African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 2006
  • Sonographic evaluation of ocular trauma in Ilorin, Nigeria
    D.A. Nzeh, J.F.A. Owoeye, D.S. Ademola-Popoola, I. Uyanne
    European Journal of Ophthalmology, 2006
  • Traditional couching for cataract treatment: A cause of visual impairment
    DS Ademola-Popoola, JFA Owoeye
    West African Journal of Medicine, 2004
  • Intraorbital tuberculosis: a case report.
    Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal, 2004
  • Herpes zoster infection and HIV seropositivity among eye patients - University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital experience
    West African Journal of Medicine, 2003
  • Ophthalmic manifestations of fronto-ethmoidal mucocoeles: a report of five cases.
    African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 2003

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Strategies to Reduce the Burden of Visual Impairment and Blindness Secondary to Ocular Trauma in Nigeria
    KF Monsudi, O Osanyande-Osawe, JFA Owoeye, IA Salahu, FJ Oyediji
    Annals of Health Research (The Journal of the Medical and Dental Consultants … , 2025
    2025
  • Under-reporting difficulties in seeing among older people with clinically assessed vision impairment: an exploration of 12 surveys from sub-Saharan Africa
    E Jolley, A Jeyam, S Pye, S Bechange, S Mdala, M Badiane, J Owoeye, ...
    International Health 17 (Supplement_1), i30-i41 , 2025
    2025
  • Effective refractive error coverage in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of updated estimates from population-based surveys in 76 countries modelling the path …
    RRA Bourne, MV Cicinelli, DA Selby, T Sedighi, IH Tapply, I McCormick, ...
    The Lancet Global Health , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 20
  • ORIGINAL: The Value of Targeted Screening for Glaucoma: The University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital Experience: West Afr J Med. 2024 July; 41 (7): 741–747 PMID: 39356302
    TS Obajolowo, IA Yusuf, SG Adeoti, JFA Owoeye, MA Taiwo, FO Olatunji
    West Africa Journal of Medicine 41 (7), 741-747 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • West African College of Surgeons Basic Ophthalmology Resource: Development and Initial Evaluation
    S Abdulsalam, D Ademola-Popoola, A Adenekan, O Adenuga, AO Adio, ...
    Medical Research Archives 12 (5) , 2024
    2024
  • Prevalence and causes of blindness and visual impairment in Kogi state, Nigeria–Findings from a Rapid assessment of avoidable blindness survey
    S Penzin, E Jolley, K Ogundimu, C Mpyet, N Ibrahim, JF Owoeye, ...
    Plos one 19 (5), e0294371 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the Lid with Orbital Invasion: The Challenges of Late Presentation
    I Yusuf, S Oladele-Hameed, J Owoeye
    Sierra Leone Journal of Medicine 1 (1), 6-9 , 2024
    2024
  • Knowledge of ocular prosthesis among students of optical dispensary technology, Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria
    KF Monsudi, AO Ayodapo, JFA Owoeye, A Bello
    Ibom Medical Journal 17 (1), 111-116 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Prevalence of Mental Ill-Health among Visually Impaired Patients in a Tertiary Institution in Southwestern Nigeria
    ST Adepoju, JFA Owoeye, Y Ologunsua, O Abayomi
    West African journal of medicine 40 (5), 488-494 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 2
  • Ectodermal dysplasia with bilateral punctal agenesis in a Nigerian child: a case report
    JFA Owoeye, KF Monsudi, IA Yusuf, O Bamidele
    Annals of Health Research (The Journal of the Medical and Dental Consultants … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Subjective Quality of Life of Visually Impaired Patients in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
    ST Adepoju, JF Owoeye, O Abayomi, Y Ologunsua, UA Eze
    2023
  • Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the Scalp and Lid-A Huge Challenge: Case Report
    KF Monsudi, MH Ibrahim, AO Ayodapo, JFA Owoeye, GR Na'allah
    World Journal of Biomedical Research 10 (2), 66-70 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 2
  • Ocular prosthesis: What you need to know and the current challenges in Nigeria
    KF Monsudi, AO Ayodapo, JF Owoeye
    Trop J Health Sci 4, 34-6 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 3
  • Ophthalmologists’ brain drain: a health catastrophe in Nigeria
    KF Monsudi, T Mustapha, JF Owoeye
    Nigerian Journal of Ophthalmology 30 (3), 135-136 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 3
  • Oculoplasty as a Career in Nigeria: The Journey so Far
    KF Monsudi, AO Ayodapo, JF Owoeye
    Nigerian Journal of Ophthalmology 29 (2), 150-151 , 2021
    2021
  • Orbital mesenchymal chondrosarcoma: report of a rare tumor in a Nigerian Girl
    KOO Ibrahim, GF Adepoju, JFA Owoeye, AA Abdulmajeed, OO Folaranmi, ...
    Annals of Tropical Pathology 11 (2), 196-199 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 13
  • Mental Health Status of Visually Impaired Patients in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, South-Western Nigeria
    ST Adepoju, J Owoeye, Y Ologunsua, O Abayomi
    Transactions of the Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria 4 (1) , 2019
    2019
  • The impact of presbyopia on quality of life in rural Nigeria
    T Obajolowo, F Adepoju, J Owoeye
    Savannah Journal of Medical Research and Practice 6 (2), 9-15 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 1
  • Relationship between retinopathy and renal abnormalities in black hypertensive patients
    AB Omotoso, PM Kolo, TO Olanrewaju, JF Owoeye, SA Biliaminu, ...
    Clinical Hypertension 22 (1), 19 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 16
  • PS061 Relationship Between Retinopathy and Renal Abnormalities in Black Hypertensive Patients
    PM Kolo, AB Omotoso, T Olanrewaju, JF Owoeye, HC Project
    Global Heart 11 (2), e26-e27 , 2016
    2016

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Retinoblastoma-a clinico-pathological study in Ilorin, Nigeria
    JFA Owoeye, EAO Afolayan, D Ademola-Popoola
    African journal of health sciences 13 (1), 117-123 , 2006
    2006
    Citations: 102
  • Visual function survey of commercial intercity vehicle drivers in Ilorin, Nigeria
    BJ Adekoya, JFA Owoeye, FG Adepoju, AI Ajaiyeoba
    Canadian journal of ophthalmology 44 (3), 261-264 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 59
  • Diabetic retinopathy in a Nigerian community
    CO Omolase, O Adekanle, JFA Owoeye, BO Omolase
    Singapore medical journal 51 (1), 56 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 49
  • Driving under influence among long distance commercial drivers in Ilorin, Nigeria
    BJ Adekoya, AO Adekoya, FG Adepoju, JFA Owoeye
    Int J Biol Med Res 2 (4), 870-873 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 47
  • Sonographic evaluation of ocular trauma in Ilorin, Nigeria
    DA Nzeh, JFA Owoeye, DS Ademola-Popoola, I Uyanne
    European journal of ophthalmology 16 (3), 453-457 , 2006
    2006
    Citations: 35
  • Traditional couching for cataract treatment: a cause of visual impairment
    DS Ademola-Popoola, JFA Owoeye
    West African journal of medicine 23, 208-210 , 2004
    2004
    Citations: 30
  • Perception and attitude of a rural community regarding adult blindness in North Central Nigeria
    VA Olatunji, FG Adepoju, JFA Owoeye
    Middle East African journal of ophthalmology 22 (4), 508-513 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 21
  • Assesment of one-year follow up of patients with Ecce-pciol surgery at University of Ilorin teaching hospital, Kwara State, Nigeria
    FG Adepoju, JFA Owoeye, DS Ademola-Popoola
    Nigerian Journal of Ophthalmology 12 (2), 65-69 , 2004
    2004
    Citations: 21
  • Effective refractive error coverage in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of updated estimates from population-based surveys in 76 countries modelling the path …
    RRA Bourne, MV Cicinelli, DA Selby, T Sedighi, IH Tapply, I McCormick, ...
    The Lancet Global Health , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 20
  • Pattern of eye diseases among commercial intercity vehicle drivers in Nigeria
    BJ Adekoya, JF Owoeye, FG Adepoju, AI Ajaiyeoba
    Nigerian Journal of Ophthalmology 16 (2) , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 18
  • Herpes zoster infection and HIV seropositivity among eye patients-University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital experience
    JFA Owoeye, DS Ademola-Popoola
    West African journal of medicine 22 (2), 136-138 , 2003
    2003
    Citations: 17
  • Relationship between retinopathy and renal abnormalities in black hypertensive patients
    AB Omotoso, PM Kolo, TO Olanrewaju, JF Owoeye, SA Biliaminu, ...
    Clinical Hypertension 22 (1), 19 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 16
  • Minimising corneal scarring from the use of harmful traditional eye remedies in developing countries
    BJ Adekoya, AA Ayanniyi, FG Adepoju, CO Omolase, JF Owoeye
    Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine 22 (2), 138-141 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 16
  • Surgically induced necrotising scleritis after pterygium excision
    JFA Owoeye, OO Ayorinde
    West African journal of medicine 31 (2), 142-144 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 16
  • The choice of ophthalmology as a career among Nigerian medical interns.
    A Adeboye, AA Ayanniyi, DS Ademola-Popoola, JF Owoeye
    African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 35 (3), 321-323 , 2006
    2006
    Citations: 15
  • Medical students' perspectives of blindness, deafness, and deafblindness
    JFA Owoeye, FE Ologe, TM Akande
    Disability and Rehabilitation 29 (11-12), 929-933 , 2007
    2007
    Citations: 14
  • Orbital mesenchymal chondrosarcoma: report of a rare tumor in a Nigerian Girl
    KOO Ibrahim, GF Adepoju, JFA Owoeye, AA Abdulmajeed, OO Folaranmi, ...
    Annals of Tropical Pathology 11 (2), 196-199 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 13
  • Strabismus in children in Ibadan
    A Baiyeroju-Agbeja, JFA Owoeye
    1998
    Citations: 13
  • Conjunctival Kaposi's Sarcoma in HIV-positive Heterosexual Nigerian Women--A case report.
    EO Sanya, J Adido, JFA Owoeye, AA Ayanniyi, MO Buhari, IF Yusuf, ...
    West African Journal of Medicine 27 (1) , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 11
  • Ophthalmic manifestations of fronto-ethmoidal mucocoeles: a report of five cases.
    FE Ologe, TO Odebode, JF Owoeye, PA Eletta
    African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 32 (2), 209-214 , 2003
    2003
    Citations: 11