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Name: Aderonke M. BAIYEROJU (nee AGBEJA) |
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Designation: Professor |
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Faculty: Clinical Sciences |
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Department: Ophthalmology |
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Biography
Professor Aderonke M. Baiyeroju is an eminent paediatric ophthalmologist with over 30 years’ experience as a University lecturer and Consultant ophthalmologist. She has been a Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Ibadan since 1998. She has served in various administrative and professional capacities at the university, national and international levels. A few of the positions she has held include:
1. Professor and Head, Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (Oct 2000 – Oct 2003)
2. Faculty Chairman and Chief Examiner, Faculty of Ophthalmology, West African College of Surgeons (2003 – 2007)
3. Deputy Provost, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (Oct. 2006 – July 2010)
4. Editor – in - Chief, Nigerian Journal of Ophthalmology (2008 – 2012)
5. Patron, Nigerian Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Society [NIPOSS] (2012 till date)
6. H.O. Expert on the Lions-World Health Organization Project for the elimination of Avoidable Childhood Blindness, PHASE 2 – NIGERIA (2012 – 2016)
7. Assistant Honorary Treasurer, West African College of Surgeons (2013 – 2017)
8. University of Ibadan Senate Representative on the Board of University College Hospital, Ibadan (2014-2016)
9. Member of Governing Council of the West African College of Surgeons (Jan. 2003 till date)
10. University of Ibadan Vice Chancellor’s Representative on the Board of University College Hospital, Ibadan (2018 till date)
11. Honorary Treasurer, West African College of Surgeons (2017 - 2021)
Her main career interests and areas of sub-specialization are: Paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus (childhood eye diseases); and Glaucoma.
Research
Current Research and Capacity Building Projects including Grants
1. Title: Developing an effective screening programme for Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in Ibadan, Nigeria
Brief Summary: This is a hospital based prospective study is aimed at determining the incidence and risk factors of ROP in premature infants seen at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, with a view towards developing local screening guidelines and treatment protocol for Nigeria. Data collection is ongoing.
Role: Co-Investigator
Collaborators: Olusanya B.A., Oluleye T.S., Tongo O.O., Ugalahi M.O., Babalola Y.O. and Ayede A.I.
2. Title: Determinants of delay in presentation for paediatrc cataract surgery in Nigeria
Brief Summary: This is a population based study with a mixed methods design. The aim of the study is to use a combination of quantitative and qualitative research techniques to investigate the factors associated with delay in presentation for tertiary care among children with congenital cataract. This would be instrumental developing a health system intervention that would ensure early detection and referral and ultimately early presentation for tertiary care among children with congenital cataract. Ethical approval is being sought for the study.
Role: Co-Investigator
Collaborators: Ugalahi M.O. and Olusanya B.A.
Completed Research
1. Demographic and clinical profile of children undergoing cataract surgery at University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
2. Review of Visual outcome following paediatric cataract surgery at a child eye health tertiary facility (CEHTF) in southwest Nigeria.
3. Development, diagnostic accuracy and feasibility of a screening tool for early detection of blinding eye diseases among infants in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Publications
Journal Articles
1. Agbeja, A.M. and Dutton G.N. (1987). Conjunctival incisions and their relationship to the type of Bleb formation following Trabeculectomy. Eye. Vol. 1: 738-743.
2. Agbeja, A.M. Dutton, G.N. (1987). Adie’s syndrome as a cause of Amblyopia Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Vol. 24: 176-177
3. Agbeja, A.M. and Dutton, G.N. (1990). One-Year Study of CT Scans in Patients with Visual Field Loss. African Journal of Neurological Sciences Vol. 9: 34-36
4. Agbeja, A.M. and Osuntokun, O. (1991). Ocular Gun Shot Injuries in Ibadan. African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences Vol. 20: 35- 40
5. Shokunbi, M.T. and Agbeja, A.M. (1991). Ocular Complications of Head Injury in Children. Child's Nervous System Vol. 7: 147-149
6. Agbeja, A.M. (1994). Intraocular Lens Implantation – The Nigerian African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences Vol. 23: 233-237
7. Baiyeroju-Agbeja, A.M. and Oko, H.O. (1994). Astigmatism in post operative cataract patients. Nigerian Journal of SurgeryVol. 1: 47-50
8. Agbeja A.M. (1995). Non-retrobulbar (Subconjunctival) Anaesthesia for trabeculectomy. African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences Vol. 24: 165-167
9. Baiyeroju-Agbeja, A.M. and Ajewole, J.F. (1996). Advantages of Simultaneous bilateral trabeculectomy over consecutive bilateral trabeculectomy in Ibadan. Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal Vol. 3 No.3: 73-75
10. Agbeja- Baiyeroju A. M., Bekibele C.O., Bamgboye E.A., Omokhodion F., and Oluleye T. S. (2003). The Ibadan glaucoma study. African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences Vol. 32 No.16: 371-376
11. Olusanya, B.A., Baiyeroju, A.M. and Fajola, A.O. (2006). Visual recovery after cataract surgery in children. Nigerian Journal of Ophthalmology Vol. 14. No. 2: 46-51
12. Olusanya, B.A., Baiyeroju, A.M. and Lagunju, I.A. (2012). Ophthalmic abnormalities in children with neurological disorders. European Neurological Journal Vol. 4. No. 2: 1-3
13. Olusanya, B.A., Ugalahi, M.O., Okoli, C.E. and Baiyeroju, A.M. (2015). Refractive Amblyopia among children in Ibadan: the need for amblyopia screening programmes. African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences Vol. 44. No. 3: 237-242
14. Ugalahi, M.O., Olusanya, B.A., Fagbemi, O.O. and Baiyeroju, A.M. (2019). Delays in uptake of surgery for childhood cataract at a child eye health tertiary facility in sub-Saharan Africa. European Journal of Ophthalmology. DOI: 10.1177/1120672119827770
15. Olusanya, B.A. and Baiyeroju, A.M. (2019). Frequency and determinants of postoperative fibrinous uveitis after paediatric cataract surgery at a tertiary hospital in southwest Nigeria. African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences. Vol. 48. No. 1: 55 – 61
16. Olusanya, B.A., Ugalahi M.O., Ayeni O., Fawole O.I. and Baiyeroju, A.M. (2019). Common forms of strabismus in a tertiary eye clinic in southwest Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Ophthalmology. Vol.27 No.2: 62-67
17. Olusanya B.A., Ugalahi M.O., Adeyemo A.O. and Baiyeroju A.M. (2020). Age at detection and age at presentation of childhood cataract at a tertiary facility in Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria. BMC Ophthalmology. Vol. 20:38. DOI:10.1186/s12886-020-1323-7.
18. Olusanya B.A., Oluleye T.S., Tongo O.O., Ugalahi M.O., Babalola Y.O., Ayede A.I. and Baiyeroju A.M. (2020). Retinopathy of prematurity in a tertiary facility: an initial report of a screening programme. Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics. Vol.47 No.2:55 – 60
19. Umoh I., Olawoye O.O. and Baiyeroju A.M. (2020). Changes in Intraocular Pressure after exercise in newly diagnosed glaucoma patients and normal subjects-A Pilot Study. African Journal Biomedical Research Vol.23 (Special Edition): 43-46.
20. Ugalahi M.O., Olusanya B.A., Aremu O.O. and Baiyeroju A.M. (2021). Outcome of surgery for traumatic cataract in children in a child eye health tertiary facility, Ibadan, Nigeria. Therapeutic Advances in Ophthalmology. Vol. 13: 1–9. DOI:10.1177/25158414211005308.
Supervision
CURRENT STUDENTS
Masters Level
1. Student's Name: Olaniyan, S.I.
Examination Body: MSc Ophthalmology, University of Ibadan
Fellowship Level
1. Title: Prevalence of allergic conjunctivitis and associated ocular morbidity among school-aged children: a rural-urban comparative study
Student's Name: Dr. Abiola, V.N.I.
Examination Body: West African College of Surgeons
2. Title: Psychosocial impact of strabismus on secondary school students in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Ibadan
Student's Name: Dr. Olatoke, N.O.
Examination Body: West African College of Surgeons
PREVIOUS STUDENTS (Selected)
Masters Level
1. Title: Perceptions of students on the learning environment in dental schools in southwest Nigeria
Student's Name: Dr. Bankole, Olubunmi
Examination Body: MSc Biomedical Education, University of Ibadan
Year: 2015
2. Title: Congenital Colour vision deficiencies among high school children in the Polokwane Municipality, Capriocorn District, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Student's Name: Makwerela, M.B.
Examination Body: MSc, University of Limpopo, South Africa
Year: 2013
Doctoral level
1. Title: Development, Diagnostic Accuracy and Feasibility of a Screening Tool for early detection of Blinding Eye Diseases among infants in Ibadan, Nigeria
Student's Name: Olusanya, B.A.
Examination Body: PhD University of Ibadan
Year: 2021
Fellowship
1. Title: Ocular Morbidity among orphans and vulnerable children living within homes in Ibadan metropolis
Student's Name: Dr. Ajetumobi, Bosede
Examination Body: West African College of Surgeons
Year: 2021
2. Title: Prevalence of Amblyopia and it's risk factors among Preschool children in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria
Student's Name: Dr. Oluwaseyi, Olufumbi
Examination Body: West African College of Surgeons
Year: 2019
3. Title: Prevalence of low vision and barriers to uptake of low vision services in Oluyole local government area of Oyo state
Student's Name: Dr. Uchendu, Chioma
Examination Body: West African College of Surgeons
Year: 2018
Grants
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Other Interest/Hobbies
Prof. Aderonke Baiyeroju is a keen sports woman. While in the first and the best University in Nigeria, University of Ibadan, she won the Best Sports Woman of the year for 5 years consecutively as Aderonke Agbeja (her maiden name).
She went ahead to represent Nigeria in High Jump and won a gold medal for Nigeria at the ECOWAS games in 1977. She has 29 medals and 6 trophies to her honour.
She rose to the Nigerian number 4 seed in squash racket in 1978, after which she converted to an avid swimmer.
She was awarded the UI Sport’s scholarship for the best female athlete all through her training as a medical student from 1974 to 1979 and was later awarded a place in the UI Hall of Sports Fame.
Alexandra Brown Hall also gave her an award as “Brownite of Honour”.