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Onyeka Amiebenomo
Research student
School of Optometry and Vision Sciences
- AmiebenomoOM@cardiff.ac.uk
- Optometry and Vision Sciences, Room 2.10, Maindy Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4HQ
Overview
I began PhD studies in 2019. Experiements are aimed at investigating fixational eye movements and performance in infantile nystagmus.
Educational and Professional Qualifications
- 2018: Postgraduate Fellowship training, Nigerian College of Optometrists (Faculty of Paediatric Optometry)
- 2014: MSc (Ocular Health), University of Benin, Nigeria
- 2007: Doctor of Optometry (OD), University of Benin, Nigeria
Professional memberships
- Fellow, Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- Member in training, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
- Member, Applied Vision Association (AVA)
- Fellow, Nigerian College of Optometrists (FNCO)
- Member, American Academy of Optometry (AAO)
- Member, Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD)
- Registered with Optometrist and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria (ODORBN)
- Member, Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA)
Publication
2023
- Dunn, M. J. et al. 2023. Minimal reporting guideline for research involving eye tracking (2023 edition). Behavior Research Methods (10.3758/s13428-023-02187-1)
- Amiebenomo, O. 2023. Characteristics of fixation in infantile nystagmus. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
- Miner, C. A. et al. 2023. Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine among sub-Saharan Africans (SSA): a comparative study of residents and diasporan dwellers. BMC Public Health 23, article number: 191. (10.1186/s12889-023-15116-w)
- Osuagwu, U. L. et al. 2023. The impact of information sources on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and resistance in sub-Saharan Africa. BMC Public Health 23(1), pp. 1-16., article number: 38. (10.1186/s12889-022-14972-2)
2022
- Envuladu, E. A. et al. 2022. International research collaboration during the pandemic: Team formation, challenges, strategies and achievements of the African Translational Research Group. International Journal of Qualitative Methods 21 (10.1177/16094069221115504)
- Amiebenomo, O. M., Isong, E. M., Edosa, M. E. and Woodhouse, J. M. 2022. Habitual visual acuity and visual acuity threshold demands in Nigerian school classrooms. Scientific Reports 12, article number: 17816. (10.1038/s41598-022-21048-z)
2021
- Amiebenomo, O., McIlreavy, L., Erichsen, J. and Woodhouse, J. 2021. Effect of viewing distance on fixation characteristics in typical observers. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 62(8), pp. 3334-3334.
2020
- Amiebenomo, O. M., McIlreavy, L., Erichsen, J. T. and Woodhouse, J. M. 2020. The potential off-axis performance and accuracy of the PowerRef 3 for measurements in nystagmus. Presented at: AVA Christmas Meeting, Cardiff, Wales, UK, 16 Dec 2019. Vol. 49(6). Sage pp. 707-708.
2018
- Amiebenomo, O. M., Ovenseri-Ogbomo, G. and Nwacheli, C. 2018. Comparing measurement techniques of accommodative amplitude among school children. Optometry and Visual Performance 6(5), pp. 181-186.
2016
- Amiebenomo, O. M., Achugwo, D. C. and Abah, I. 2016. Parental knowledge and attitude to children's eye care services. Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics 43(3), pp. 215-220. (10.4314/njp.v43i3.11)
Articles
- Dunn, M. J. et al. 2023. Minimal reporting guideline for research involving eye tracking (2023 edition). Behavior Research Methods (10.3758/s13428-023-02187-1)
- Miner, C. A. et al. 2023. Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine among sub-Saharan Africans (SSA): a comparative study of residents and diasporan dwellers. BMC Public Health 23, article number: 191. (10.1186/s12889-023-15116-w)
- Osuagwu, U. L. et al. 2023. The impact of information sources on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and resistance in sub-Saharan Africa. BMC Public Health 23(1), pp. 1-16., article number: 38. (10.1186/s12889-022-14972-2)
- Envuladu, E. A. et al. 2022. International research collaboration during the pandemic: Team formation, challenges, strategies and achievements of the African Translational Research Group. International Journal of Qualitative Methods 21 (10.1177/16094069221115504)
- Amiebenomo, O. M., Isong, E. M., Edosa, M. E. and Woodhouse, J. M. 2022. Habitual visual acuity and visual acuity threshold demands in Nigerian school classrooms. Scientific Reports 12, article number: 17816. (10.1038/s41598-022-21048-z)
- Amiebenomo, O., McIlreavy, L., Erichsen, J. and Woodhouse, J. 2021. Effect of viewing distance on fixation characteristics in typical observers. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 62(8), pp. 3334-3334.
- Amiebenomo, O. M., Ovenseri-Ogbomo, G. and Nwacheli, C. 2018. Comparing measurement techniques of accommodative amplitude among school children. Optometry and Visual Performance 6(5), pp. 181-186.
- Amiebenomo, O. M., Achugwo, D. C. and Abah, I. 2016. Parental knowledge and attitude to children's eye care services. Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics 43(3), pp. 215-220. (10.4314/njp.v43i3.11)
Conferences
- Amiebenomo, O. M., McIlreavy, L., Erichsen, J. T. and Woodhouse, J. M. 2020. The potential off-axis performance and accuracy of the PowerRef 3 for measurements in nystagmus. Presented at: AVA Christmas Meeting, Cardiff, Wales, UK, 16 Dec 2019. Vol. 49(6). Sage pp. 707-708.
Thesis
- Amiebenomo, O. 2023. Characteristics of fixation in infantile nystagmus. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
- Amiebenomo, O. M., Isong, E. M., Edosa, M. E. and Woodhouse, J. M. 2022. Habitual visual acuity and visual acuity threshold demands in Nigerian school classrooms. Scientific Reports 12, article number: 17816. (10.1038/s41598-022-21048-z)
- Amiebenomo, O., McIlreavy, L., Erichsen, J. and Woodhouse, J. 2021. Effect of viewing distance on fixation characteristics in typical observers. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 62(8), pp. 3334-3334.
- Amiebenomo, O. M., McIlreavy, L., Erichsen, J. T. and Woodhouse, J. M. 2020. The potential off-axis performance and accuracy of the PowerRef 3 for measurements in nystagmus. Presented at: AVA Christmas Meeting, Cardiff, Wales, UK, 16 Dec 2019. Vol. 49(6). Sage pp. 707-708.
- Amiebenomo, O. M., Ovenseri-Ogbomo, G. and Nwacheli, C. 2018. Comparing measurement techniques of accommodative amplitude among school children. Optometry and Visual Performance 6(5), pp. 181-186.
- Amiebenomo, O. M., Achugwo, D. C. and Abah, I. 2016. Parental knowledge and attitude to children's eye care services. Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics 43(3), pp. 215-220. (10.4314/njp.v43i3.11)
Research
I am studying the characteristic of ocular fixation in people with infantile nystagmus, when there is a shift in focus or gaze from one point to another. Changes in fixational eye movement could have an effect on, for example, the ability to read or view a picture or scene.
Teaching
- Postgraduate clinical tutor, Wales Optometry Postgraduate Education Centre (WOPEC); 2019 till date
- Undergraduate clinical tutor/Demonstrator experience for Introductory optometry (OP0205), Basic clinical techniques (OP1201), Ocular anatomy and physiology (OP1206), Clinical studies and dispensing (OP2201) and Colour vision and perception (OP2206) modules; 2019 till date
- Lecturer and Optometrist, Department of Optometry, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Benin, Nigeria; 2011 till date
