Evidence and inquiry
Sharing knowledge, supporting inquiry and connecting evidence to the realities of care in Nigeria.
Our research focus
Research helps us understand who is affected, where gaps remain and how diagnosis, treatment and follow-up can improve. GSN provides a platform for members to exchange findings and encourage rigorous, ethical work.
Publications and projects
Importance: Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) polygenic risk scores (PRSs) continue to be evaluated in primarily European-ancestry populations despite higher prevalence…
Read the publication →Background: Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) is a major risk factor for glaucoma and is presently the only modifiable risk factor. Even in a healthy population, IOP d…
Read the publication →Glaucoma currently accounts for 11% of irreversible visual loss worldwide. Due to many factors, patients do not access the glaucoma care pathway and present late with po…
Read the publication →Purpose: To determine the frequency at which patients newly diagnosed with glaucoma in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) decline recommended therapy and to characterize the reaso…
Read the publication →Purpose: To determine the role of faith leaders towards reducing glaucoma blindness in Africa.\r\n\r\nMethodology: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study conducte…
Read the publication →Purpose: To describe the process of development of the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) Basic Ophthalmology Educational Resource and to report the feedback from t…
Read the publication →Background: Glaucoma is an irreversible silent and dangerous eye condition that leads to damage of the optic nerve head. This study aimed to determine the outcome of tar…
Read the publication →Purpose: To evaluate the current practice, equipment availability, and training needs for managing childhood glaucoma in Nigeria.\r\n\r\nMaterials and Methods: An online…
Read the publication →Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, disproportionately affects individuals of African ancestry. We conducted a gen…
Read the publication →Genomics, an emerging field to improve public health practice, has potential benefits to understanding ocular diseases. This study explored the social construction of ge…
Read the publication →Aim: To determine the proportion of staff that are aware of glaucoma following a campaign on glaucoma awareness.\r\n\r\nMethodology: The study was a Knowledge, Attitude…
Read the publication →Purpose: To evaluate the rate of postoperative intraocular pressure (IOP) elevation and its management in patients who have undergone scleral buckle surgery as a primary…
Read the publication →Abstract\r\n\r\nThe decision for genetic testing in children is usually taken by their parents or caregivers, and may be influenced by sociocultural and ethical concerns…
Read the publication →Purpose: To determine the impact of multiple medications on the quality of life of primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) patients on medical treatment at Guinness Eye Centr…
Read the publication →Background: This study aims to correlate quality of life measures with visual function parameters and to determine the visual function parameters that independently affe…
Read the publication →Purpose: To determine the mean central corneal thickness (CCT) of healthy adult Nigerians from the Igbo ethnic population in southeastern Nigeria which has the highest p…
Read the publication →Background: Glaucomatocyclitic crisis is a condition that elicits significant elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) with minimal non-granulomatous anterior uveitis. It is…
Read the publication →Background: Genomic research advances the understanding of human health and disease. It also drives both the discovery of salient genetic association(s) as well as targe…
Read the publication →Introduction: ophthalmic genetics is rapidly evolving globally but is still nascent in much of sub-Saharan Africa, with gaps in knowledge about the burden in the region.…
Read the publication →Background: The outbreak of this novel disease brought about many challenges in non-COVID-19 patient care, including difficulty accessing eye care services, especially i…
Read the publication →Aim: The study aims to describe the sociodemographic characteristics of glaucoma patient, in order to understand the impact of glaucoma on the patients’ sociodemograph…
Read the publication →Purpose: Despite the human ocular surface being easily accessible, ocular drug delivery can be challenging. When applied improperly, topical medications, the most popula…
Read the publication →Background: Central Corneal Thickness (CCT) measurement is useful in the management of glaucoma, ocular hypertension, corneal lesions and kerato-refractive surgeries. Th…
Read the publication →Prcis: Twenty-four-hour intraocular pressure measurement (Phasing) among glaucoma suspects showed higher intraocular pressure (IOP), greater fluctuation, and more varyin…
Read the publication →Purpose: To test an online training course for non-ophthalmic diabetic retinopathy (DR) graders for recognition of glaucomatous optic nerves in Vietnam.\r\n\r\nMethods:…
Read the publication →Background: Glaucoma is a public health problem in Nigeria. The number of individuals affected by glaucoma in Nigeria is much higher than the individuals known to have t…
Read the publication →Précis: Physicians were most likely to recommend primary medical therapy upon diagnosis of glaucoma. Laser therapy was underutilized where they were available. Physicia…
Read the publication →Prcis: The initial presentation of glaucoma varies meaningfully across SSA. A comprehensive strategy with regional customization based on local differences is needed to…
Read the publication →Background: Glaucoma is the leading cause of global irreversible blindness. The goal of management in glaucoma lies in its early detection and treatment to prevent furth…
Read the publication →Introduction: Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. It is more severe in people with African heritage, and intraocular pressure remains the…
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