Stephanie Okeke

An Eye Enthusiast with a demonstrated history of working in the eye clinic. Poised to practice Optometry and Health care delivery where I can maximize my abilities to provide treatments through proper diagnosis.

Optometrist - Alpha Eye Clinic - Onitsha, Anambra State

(2024-01)

• Examined patients' eyes, prescribed spectacles corrections and medication
• Learning and Improving on Optometric scopes, Instrumentation and practices
• Examine eyes, using observation, Instruments and Pharmaceutical agents
• Determine the presence/absence of refractive errors
• Prescribe/recommend spectacle corrections and contact lenses to correct/manage refractive errors in patients
• Educate and counsel patients on proper use of spectacles, the need for regular eye checks, ocular hygiene and the need to monitor other systemic conditions like diabetes and hypertension
• Diagnose eye diseases and other systemic diseases based on ocular signs and symptoms
• Prescribe/recommend medications within my scope of practice and refer to other healthcare providers where the need arises

Optometric Officer - Central Hospital Warri - Warri, Delta State

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)

• Examine eyes, using observation, Instruments and Pharmaceutical agents, determine the presence/absence of refractive errors
• Prescribe/recommend spectacle corrections and contact lenses to correct/manage refractive errors in patients
• Educate and counsel patients on proper use of spectacles, the need for regular eye checks, ocular hygiene and the need to monitor other systemic conditions like diabetes and hypertension
• Learning and Improving on Optometric scopes, Instrumentation and practices
• Examine eyes, using observation, Instruments and Pharmaceutical agents
• Determine the presence/absence of refractive errors
• Diagnose eye diseases and other systemic diseases based on ocular signs and symptoms
• Prescribe/recommend medications within my scope of practice and refer to other healthcare providers where the need arises

Intern Optometrist - Ministry of Health Awka - Awka, Anambra State

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

Internship Programme

• Examined patients' eyes, prescribed spectacle corrections and medications under strict supervision of my supervisor
• Counsel patients on proper use of spectacles, the need for regular eye checks, ocular hygiene and the need to monitor other systemic conditions like diabetes and hypertension

Optometric Assistant - Nosco Eye Clinic - Benin City, Edo State

(2021-01 - 2021-12)

• Assisted in eye care procedures
• Examined patients, diagosed and gave treatments under supervison
• Provided patients with the necessary health education training

Extern Optometrist - Alpha Eye Clinic - Onitsha, Anambra State

(2020-01 - 2020-12)

• Carried out Visual Acuity testing on patients prior to further eye examination
• Measured patient vision using optometry instruments, and determined the need for vision correction in the form of prescription glasses or contact lenses
• Counselled patients on taking better care of their eyes by always having regular eye check ups

Extern Optometrist - General Hospital - Onitsha, Anambra State

(2019-01 - 2019-12)

• Taught patients on Ocular hygiene
• Instillation of topical eye drops and devices for diagnostic purposes
• Mastered the skill of eye care and instrumentation

Student Clinician - Optometry Clinic, University of Benin - Benin City, Edo State

(2019-01 - 2021-12)

• Carried out Visual Acuity testing on patients prior to further eye examination
• Measured patient vision using optometry instruments, and determined the need for vision correction in the form of prescription glasses or contact lenses

Volunteer - Medical Mission Outreach

(2018-01)

• Offered my services in eye and health care delivery
• Community services

O.D - Doctor of Optometry - University of Benin (2021-01 - 2021-12)

Senior School Certificate - Unicent High School (2013-01 - 2013-12)

First School Leaving Certificate - Covenant Christian Academy (2007-01 - 2007-12)