Profile
Biography: MBBS (Ib), MSc (LSHTM), MD(NPMCN), FWACS, FMCOPh
Professor Charles Obu Bekibele was born in Delta state in the early nineteen sixties, had his basic education in Sapele and secondary education at the Government College Ughelli before proceeding for his medical education at the University of Ibadan where he graduated with an MBBS degree in 1987. He had his residency training in Ophthalmology at the University College Ibadan and obtained Fellowships of both the West African College of Surgeons and National Post graduate Medical College by examination in 1998. He was employed as a lecturer in Ophthalmology by the University of Ibadan in November 1999 and rose through the ranks to become a professor of Ophthalmology in October 2010.
Professor Bekibele had various training opportunities for which he was awarded various certificates and degrees. These include: Certificate in IOL Microsurgery from Aravind Eye Hospital India, Sept 1998, Certificate in small incision cataract surgery Aravind Eye Hospital Oct 2007, Certificate in phako cataract surgery Aravind Eye Hospital, November 2007, Lions -WHO Low vision certificate Hong Kong Dec 2004. MSc (community eye health) from the LSHTM in 2009.
Distinction awards, honours and grants received by Professor Bekibele include: Deni-Fibresima award for the best scientific paper presentation by a trainee ophthalmologist. (winner- first award) Sept. 1997; Senate Research Grants SRG/COM/2006/21A for study on recurrent pterygium. BO Osuntokun research grant 2004 for study on effect of face washing and antiseptics on upper lid bacteria of surgical patients; Common wealth Scholarship commission in the UK (Difid) MSc CEH, 2008/2009 ; British Council for the prevention of blindness (Boulter Scholarship) MSc CEH, 2008/2009; Fred Hollows Foundation MSc CEH, 2008/2009.
Administrative experiences include: Secretary, Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria (OSN) 2001-2004; Faculty Secretary, Faculty of Ophthalmology, NPMCN 2013-1016; Editor in Chief Nigerian Journal of Ophthalmology September 2013 till date. Ag Head, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Ibadan 2007-2008, 2009-2011; Head, Department of ophthalmology University of Ibadan, July 2018 to July 31, 2022.
Area of Specialization:
Professor Bekibele’s primary area of clinical practice and teaching are cataract / anterior segment and Low vision rehabilitation. However, research interests include ophthalmic epidemiology and blindness prevention
Research
Current Research and Capacity Building Projects including Grants
Title: impact of onsite cataract surgery versus base hospital surgery on cataract surgery uptake in 2 Nigerian rural communities.
Funder: Tetfund
Brief Summary: there is a huge backlog of cataract blindness however uptake of cataract surgery has remained poor among many rural communities in Nigeria. Previous experience had shown that out of 50 screened operable cataracts from a rural community in Osun state less than 20% turned up for surgery at the base hospital in Ibadan despite cost of surgery having paid for by a philanthropist. This study aims to determine the effect of bringing the surgery to the community as against transport to the base hospital in Ibadan.
Role: Principal investigator
Collaborators : Drs O. Ayorinde, T. Ologundudu
Completed Research :
Endophthalmitis, a six year review in UCH Ibadan.
Publications
Books:
1. Bekibele C.O, Murthy G.V. 2012. Cataract services uptake by outreach camp patients at Ibadan, Nigeria. ISBN 978-3-8484-3737-5. Lap Lambert Academic publishing , Heinrich –Bocking – Str 6-8 66121, Saarbruken Germany.
Journal Articles:
1. Bekibele C.O., Onabanjo, O.A. (Jan 2003); Orbital cellulitis: A review of 21 cases from Ibadan Nigeria. Int J Clin Prat ,Vol 57, N0 1, 14-16.
2. Bekibele C.O, Ajayi B.G.K, Baiyeroju A.M, Ayeni E.A. (March 2003 ) Visual outcome of pressurized bottled drinks related eye injuries in Ibadan. Afr J Med. Sci; 32: 85-88.
3. Bekibele C.O., Ajayi B.G.K., Ashaye A.O., Risk factors associated with visually disabling age related cataracts at Ibadan. Annals of African medicine. 2003; 2: 27-32.
4. Bekibele C.O., Oluwasola A.O (2003) A clinicopathological study of orbito- ocular diseases at Ibadan between 1991-1999. Afr J of Sci 32: 197-202.
5. Bekibele C.O, Baiyeroju AM, Ajayi BGK. (2004) 5Fu vs beta radiation in the prevention of pterygium recurrence. Int J clin Pract. Volume 58 Issue 10 Page 920
6. Ubah J, Ajayi BGK, Bekibele C.O, Osuntokun O. (2004). A comparison of fixed weight and digital massage techniques for intraocular pressure reduction after peribulbar anaesthesia Nig J of Ophthalmol. 12(2):60-69.
7. Bekibele C.O, Ademola S.A, Amanor-Boadu S.D, Akang E.E, Ojemakinde K.O. (2005) Goldenhar syndrome: A case report and literature review. West Afr J of Med. 24(1): 77-80.
8. Bekibele C.O, Baiyeroju A.M, Olusanya B.A, A.O Ashaye, Oluleye T.S.(2008) 5fu vs conj autograft in pterygium management. 22(1):31-4.
9. Bekibele C.O, Fawole O.I, Adekunle L.V, Bambboye A, Ajav R, Baiyeroju A.M. (2007). Prevalence of refractive error and attitude to spectacle use among drivers of public institutions in Ibadan, Nigeria. Ann Afr Med. Mar;6(1):26-30.
10. Bekibele C.O, Gureje O. (2008) Self-reported visual impairment and impact on vision-related activities in an elderly Nigerian population: report from the Ibadan Study of Ageing. Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 15(4):250-6.
11. Bekibele C.O, Musuro. (2005). A Hydro-dissection in the prevention of posterior capsule opacities. Nigerian Journal of Surgical research 7(3&4):278-
12. Bekibele C.O, Fawole O.I, Adekunle L.V, Bambboye A, Ajav R, Baiyeroju A.M.(2007). Risk factors for road traffic accidents among drivers of public institutions in Ibadan, Nigeria. Afr J Health Sci. (3-4): 137-142.
13. Bekibele C.O, Fasina O. (2008) Visual outcome of traumatic cataract at Ibadan. J of clin practice; 11:4:372-375.
14. Salako B.L, Ogah O.S, Adedapo K.S, Bekibele, C.O Oluleye T.S, Okpechi I. (2007). Unexpected high prevalence of TOD in newly diagnosed Nigerians with hypertension. Cardiovasc J Afr. 18(2):77-83.
15. Bekibele C.O, Gureje O.(2008). Impact of self-reported visual impairment on quality of life in the Ibadan study of aging. Br J Ophthalmol. 92(5):612-5.
16. Bekibele C.O, Kehinde A. (2008). Upper lid skin bacteria count of surgical eye patients in Ibadan. Nigeria. Afr J Med Med Sci. 37(3):273-7.
17. Bekibele C.O, Baiyeroju A.M, Ajaiyeoba A, Akang E.E, Ajayi B.G.(2008).Case control study of dry eye and related ocular surface abnormalities in Ibadan, Nigeria. Int Ophthalmol. 30:(1): 7
18. Bekibele C.O, Baiyeroju A.M, Ajaiyeoba A.I, Akang E.E, and Ajay B.G.K. (2008).Tear Function and Abnormalities of Ocular Surface: Relationship with Subjective Symptoms of Dry Eye in Ibadan, Nigeria. Middle East and Afri Journal of Ophthalmology 15: 1.
19. Ogun O.A, Ogun G.O, Bekibele C.O, Akang E.E. (2009).Intraepithelial and invasive squamous neoplasms of the conjunctiva in Ibadan, Nigeria: a clinicopathological study of 46 cases. Int Ophthalmol. 29:401-409.
20. Bekibele C.O, Gureje O.(2009). Fall incidence in a population of Elderly persons in Nigeria. 56:278-283.
Supervison
CURRENT STUDENTS
Fellowship Level
1. Project Title: Factors affecting uptake of second eye cataract surgery amongst patients attending university college hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Student’s Name: Olatoke N.O.
Year of Entry: 2016
Year of Defence: October 2022
2. Project Title: Short-term effect of glaucoma filtering surgery on the ocular biometrics of Nigerian adults-For defense in November 2022.
Student's Name: Onebunne E.O.
Year of Entry: 2016
Year of Defence: November 2022
PREVIOUS STUDENTS
Masters Level (MSc.) :
1. Project Title: Eye health of University of Ibadan vehicle drivers.
Student's Name: R. Ajav
Year of Entry: 2002
2. Project Title: Increased oxidative stress and non-enzymatic antioxidant levels in senile
Student's Name: ST Kareem
Year of Entry: 2012
Doctoral level (Ph.D) :
3. Project Title: Health related quality of life and mental health status of in school, visually impaired and non-visually impaired adolescents in Oyo state, Nigeria
Student's Name: O. Ogun
Year of Defence: November 2021.
Fellowship Level:
4. Profile Title: The relationship between exophthalmometric values , palpebral dimensions and height body weight /mass index in the Ido LGA of Oyo State.
Student's Name: Dr. Ibraheem W, NPMCN
Year of Defence: 2012.
5. Profile Title: Prevalence and pattern of eye disorders among commercial motocycle riders in Ile-Ife, Osun State
Student's Name: Dr. Taiwo OA, WACS
Year of Defence: 2012.
6. Profile Title: Dry Eye Disease in an Adult Population in South-West Nigeria.
Student's Name: Dr. Olaniyan O. NPMCN
Year of Defence: 2014.
7. Profile Title:Survey of low vision in Oyo state, Nigeria.
Student's Name:Dr. Okwudichu I, NPMCN
Year of Defence: 2014.
8. Profile Title: Prevalence of Presbyopia in a semi-urban population of South west, Nigeria: a community bases survey.
Student's Name: Dr. Seidu M.A, WACS
Year of Defence: 2015.
9. Profile Title: Central cornea thickness in glaucoma and non-glaucoma African population.
Student's Name: Dr. Adegbehingbe SA, WACS
Year of Defence: 2016.
10. Profile Title: Exophthalmometric values and periocular anthropometry among 10 to 18 year old Nigerians.
Student's Name:Dr. Uchendu CR, NPMCN
Year of Defence: 2016.
11. Profile Title: Depression among visually impaired adults in Ibadan.
Student's Name: Dr. Bitto S NPMCN
Year of Defence: 2016.
12.Profile Title: Relationship between dry eye and glycosylated hemoglobin among diabetics in Ibadan.
Student's Name: Dr. Olaniyan SI, WACS
Year of Defence: 2014.
13. Profile Title: Effect of telephone calls on the use of glaucoma services by siblings of glaucoma patients.
Student's Name: Dr. Ogunleye O WACS
Year of Defence: 2018.
14. Profile Title: Effect of telephone call reminders on compliance with follow-up following cataract surgery in Ibadan
Student's Name: Ayenimelo B.M. -WACS
Year of Defence: October 2019
Grants
Not Available
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