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Olalekan Alabi Oduntan

Prof.

Olalekan Alabi Oduntan

Professor

Email
oduntanoa@ukzn.ac.za

Campus
Westville 

BIOSKETCH
Professor Oduntan obtained B.Sc. (First Class Hons) from the Department of Optometry, University of     Benin, Nigeria in 1982 and PhD, Optometry from the City University, London., UK, 1989. He was a Commonwealth Scholar. He was appointed Assistant Professor at the King Saud University, Saudi Arabia, (1989-1996), Associate Professor, University of Limpopo (UL), South Africa, (1996-2001) Professor, University of Limpopo (UL), South Africa, (2002-2008),    Professor, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, (2008-2013) and Honorary Professor, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (2014 till present). Major research achievements include discovery of an elastic tissue layer in the primate conjunctiva (J. Anat. 1989, 163: 165- 172); Description of the source of sensory innervation of the inferior conjunctiva (Graefe’s Arch. Ophthalmol.1992, 230:258- 263) and report on the causes and prevalence of low vision and blindness in the Limpopo Province of South Africa.  S. Afr Optom. 2003, 62: 8-15. He is the author of a monograph: Global visual impairment: Epidemiology, implications and prevention. University of Limpopo Press, 2005, (ISBN 0-9584778-8-4) and a chapter in a book: The role of psychotherapy in the contemporary rehabilitation of visually impaired patients. In: Madu NS (editor). Mental health and Psychology in Africa. World Council for Psychotherapy, African Chapter, UL Publisher, Polokwane, 2005 and completed a book manuscript: Contemporary low vision care.  He has supervised several PhD and master students.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Ocular anatomy, Low vision, Vision test charts design, Public eye health
LIST OF PUBLICATION
  1. Oduntan A.O., Ruskell G.L. A Sub-epithelial elastic laminar in the palpebral conjunctiva of monkeys. J. Anat. 1989, 163: 165- 172.
  2. Oduntan A.O., Ruskell,G.L. The source of sensory fibres of the inferior   conjunctiva of monkeys. Graefe’s Arch. Ophthalmol.1992, 230:258- 263.
  3. Oduntan A.O.  Organization of capillaries in the primate conjunctiva.  Ophthalmic Res. 1992, 40-44.
  4. Oduntan A.O. The inferior conjunctiva of monkeys. Acta Anatomica. 1992, 143: 178-181.
  5. Oduntan A.O. Optometric Practice in Saudi Arabia. Clin. Expt. Optom.  1994, 77: 110-113.
  6. Al-Khattabi, S., Oduntan, A.O. Arabic visual acuity chart for low vision examination. Ophthal. Physiol. Optics. 1994, 14: 314 – 316.
  7. Al- Khattabi, S., Oduntan A.O. Indian numeral test chart for partially sighted patients. Saudi J. Ophthamol 1994, 8: 66-69.
  8. Oduntan A.O., Sheni D.D. The effect of a filter on iris colour. The South African Optometrist. 1995, 54: 11-12.
  9. Oduntan A.O., Oni G.A. Variability of Schirmer tear test in a normal Arab Population.  Clin Exp Optom. 1995, 78: 190- 192.
  10. Al- Muffarej, M., Abo-Hiemed, F. and Oduntan, A. O. A new distance Arabic visual acuity Chart. Optom Vis Sci 1996, 73: 59- 61.
  11. Al-Mobrad T., Oduntan A.O. Stereoacuity norms in a normal Saudi Children population. Saudi J. Ophthamol 1996, 10: 27- 30.
  12.  Briggs S.T., Oduntan A.O. Contact Lenses in Saudi Arabia: An Overview. Int. Contact Lens Clinic. 1996, 23: 46-49.
  13.  Oduntan A.O. Arabic near test chart for partially sighted patients.  Ophthal.  Physiol Optics. 1996, 6: 450-452.
  14. Oduntan.A.O. Al – Fozan S and Khattabi S. Contact lens practice in Saudi Arabia. Clin. Exp. Optom. 1996, 79: 119-112.
  15. Oduntan A.O. Abdulmonem M. Design of Arabic near acuity chart. J. Ophthal and Physiol Optics.1997, 17: 158- 160.
  16.  Oduntan, A. O.  A survey of eye safety practices among welders in Nigeria. Clin. Exp. Optom. 1998, 81: 29-33.17.
  17. Oduntan, A. O., Ranchod, H., Baker, H. Contact Lenses in South Africa: An Overview. Contact Lens Clinic. 25:73-76.
  18. Oduntan, A. O., Al. Ghamdi, M., Al-Dosari, H. Stereoacuity measurement in a Saudi Arabian Children population. Clin. Exp. Optom. 1998, 81: 193-197.
  19. Oduntan, A. O.  Design of Afrikaans near vision chart using the LogMAR and other current design principles.   S. Afr. Optom. 1999, 58: 7-10.
  20. Oduntan, A. O., Briggs, ST.  Design of a LogMAR Distance Visual acuity chart for young children and illiterate adults.  Ophthal. Physiol. Opt. 1999, 19: 431-437.
  21. Oduntan A. O., Madu S., and Baker R. The Optometric Programme at Turfloop as perceived by the 1997 graduating class.  The South Afr. Optom. 1999, 19: 431-437.
  22. Oduntan, A. O., Abdulmunem M. The peculiar anatomical features of the  conjunctiva of the camel (camelus dromedarius). South Afr. Optom. 1999, 58: 64-68.
  23. Oduntan A.O., Briggs ST. Oduntan-Briggs near visual acuity chart. South Afr. Optom 1999:  59 9-12.
  24. Oduntan A. O. The Dioptric value of emmetropia (letter).  South Afr Optom 2000, 59: 63-64.
  25. Oduntan A. O. Abdulmunem M.  Anatomical features of the cornea of the camel       (camelus dromedarius). South Afr Optom 2000; 59: 83-86.
  26.  Raliavhegwa, M., Oduntan, A. O.  A study of the refractive status of a South  African black population.  South Afr Optom. 2000, 59: 73-77.
  27. Makinde, O.D. Oduntan, A.O.  Hemodynamics of the retinal aneurysms: A Mathematical model. Malaysian J. Physics 1999, 20: 1-6.
  28. Ralivhegwa M., Oduntan A. O.   Presbyopic add: A retrospective study of Age related trends in a South African black population. South African optometrist.  2000, 59: 110-114.
  29. Oduntan, A. O., Raliavhegwa M. An evaluation of the impact of the eye care services delivered to the rural communities in the Mankweng Health sub-district of the Northern Province of South Africa.  S. Afr. Optom. 2001, 60 (3) 71-76.
  30.  Oduntan AO, Visual acuity measurement for statistical analysis and graphical representations. S. Afr. Optom.  2001, 60: 97-101.
  31. Oduntan, AO.  Causes of blindness in Black South African children attending special education schools in the Northern Province. S. Afr Optom 2001, 60: 120-123.
  32.  Raliavehgwa M, Oduntan AO, Sheni DD, Lund PM.  Colour vision status of Black South African Children with oculo-cutaneous albinism. S Afr. Optom. 2002, 61:  43-47.
  33. Oduntan AO (Author’s reply): Visual acuity measurement for statistical analysis and graphical representations. S. Afr. Optom.  2002, 61: 75-76.
  34.  Mathebula SD, Sheni DD, Oduntan AO. Distribution of heterophoria among primary school children in South Africa. S. Afr. Optom. 2002, 61: 48-54.
  35.  Hansraj, R, Oduntan A, Rasengane TA.  The South African Optometrist: Knowledge and perception of laser in situ keratomiluesis (LASIK) 2002, 61: 104-111.
  36.  Oduntan, AO. The caruncle of the camel (camelus dromedarius): An anatomical and histological study. S. Afr Optom.  2002, 61: 158-162.
  37. Oduntan AO, Nthangeni ME, Ramudzuli R, Madu, SN.  Causes and Prevalence of low vision and blindness in the Limpopo Province of South Africa.  S. Afr Optom. 2003, 62: 8-15.
  38.  Mathebula SD, Sheni DD, Oduntan AO. Heterophoria measurements in Children.  S. African Optom. 2002, 62: 100-104.
  39.  Oduntan AO.  Rehabilitation of visually disabled students in institutions of tertiary education.  S Afr Optom. 2004, 63: 3-9.
  40. Raliavhegwa M, Oduntan AO, Lund MP and Sheni DDD.  Contrast sensitivity and stereo-acuity in Black South African Children with oculocutaneous albinism.  S. Afr.  Optom. 2004, 63: 79-82.
  41. Hansraj R, Oduntan AO. Rasengane T. Laser in situ Keratomileusis: A literature review, Part 1. S Afr Optom 2004, 63: 147-155.
  42. Oduntan AO. Cellular response induced by sensory denervation of the conjunctiva in monkeys. J Anat. 2005, 206: 287-294.
  43. Hansraj R, Oduntan AO. Rasengane T. Laser in situ Keratomileusis: A literature review, Part 2. S Afr Optom 2005, 64: 5-10.
  44. Oduntan AO.  Prevalence and causes of low vision and blindness worldwide: A Review. S Afr Optom 2005, 64: 44-54.
  45. Oduntan AO.  An analysis of print sizes of South African newspapers in relation to prescription of reading devices for low vision patients. S Afr Optom 2005, 64: 64-70.
  46. Oduntan AO.  Thirty years of optometric education at Turfloop (1975-2005): A historical and educational overview. S Afr Optom 2006 65 34-40.
  47.  Hansraj R, Oduntan AO, Rasengane TA. Visual acuity, contrast sensitivity and subjective perception of vision after LASIK refractive surgery. S Afr Optom 2006 65 12-26.
  48. Oduntan AO. Distance visual acuity test chart for young children and illiterate adults with low vision 2006 S Afr Optom 65 100-106.
  49. Oduntan AO. A practical logMAR near reference table for low vision practitioners: Design and applications.  S Afr Optom 2006 65 (4) 157-162.
  50. Mabaso RG, Oduntan AO, Mpolokeng MBL. Refractive status of primary school children in Mopani district, Limpopo Province, South Africa. S Afr Optom. 2006 65 126-133.
  51. AO Oduntan. Introducing low vision care into the Government eye care services in South Africa. S Afr Optom 2007 66(4) 163-175.
  52.  AO Oduntan. A Louw, VR Moodley, M Richter and P Von Poser.   Perceptions, expectations, apprehensions and realities of graduating South African optometry students (PEAR study, 2006). S Afr Optom 2007 66 (3) 94-108.
  53.  Sehlapelo RR, AO Oduntan.  Effect of optical defocus on colour perception.  S Afr Optom 2007 66 (2) 77-81.
  54.   Makgaba NT, Oduntan OA. Perceived effects of coloured overlays on reading material in persons with albinism. S Afr Optom 2008 67 118-124.
  55.  Oduntan OA. Review of rehabilitation of low vision patient.  S Afr Optom 2008 67 166-175.
  56. Oduntan OA, Carlson A, Clarke-Farr P, Hansraj R. South African University student knowledge of eye protection against sunlight. S Afr Optom 2009 68 25-31.
  57.  Sithole HL, Oduntan OA, Oriowo MO. Oculo-visual status of welders in the Capricorn district of the Limpopo Province of South Africa.  S Afr Optom 2009 68 34-39.
  58. Sithole HL, Oduntan OA, Oriowo MO. Eye protection and symptoms among welders in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. S Afr Optom 2009 68 130-136.
  59.  Oduntan OA, Mashige KP, Raliavhegwa-Makhado M. A comparison of two methods of logMAR visual acuity data scoring for statistical analysis. S Afr Optom 2009 68 155-163.
  60.  Oduntan OA, Carlson A, Clarke-Farr, Hansraj R. Awareness of photophobic effects of Sunlight on the eye among South Africa University students. S Afr Optom 2010 69 146-151.
  61. Ntsoana MD, Oduntan OA. A review of factors influencing the utilization of eye care services. S Afr Optom 2010 69 182-193.
  62.  Sithole HL, Oduntan OA. Eye health promotion in the South African primary health care system.  S Afr Optom 2010 69 201-207.
  63.  Melwa I, Oduntan OA. Knowledge of HIV and AIDS among young South Africans in the Capricorn District of South Africa. J Health Education 2011 71 (2) 189 – 194.
  64.  Oduntan OA, Mashige KP. A review of the role of oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of ocular diseases. S Afr Optom. 2011 70 (4) 101-199.
  65. Mashige KP, Oduntan OA. Factors influencing South African Optometry Students in choosing their career and institution of learning. S Afr Optom 2011 (1) 21-29.
  66. Mashige KP. Oduntan OA, Gcabashe NM. Short term variation of corneal thickness measurement in kertoconus using the Tono-Pachymeter NT530P) (TonopachyTM). S Afr Optom 2012 71 102-108.
  67. Melwa IT, Oduntan OA. The perception amongst a population of high school students in South Africa about ocular manifestation of HIV/AIDS.  S Afr Optom 2012 71 117-122.
  68.  Ntsoane MD, Oduntan OA, Mpolokeng BL.  Utilisation of public eye care services by the rural community residents in the Capricorn district, Limpopo Province, South Africa. Afr J Primary Health Care Fam Med. (doi:10.4103/phcfm.v4i1.412).
  69. Mokaba ME, Malema RN, Oduntan OA, Mothiba TM. The health effects of welding on welders in the Capricorn district, Limpopo Province, South Africa. Afr J Phys Health Educ, Recreat and dance (AJPHERD) 2013 suppl 1 222-234.
  70. Mashige KP, Oduntan OA, Rampersad N. Perception and opinion of graduating South African optometry students on the proposed community service. S. Afr Optom 2013 72 11-18.
  71. Mashige KP, Rampersad N, Oduntan OA. A study of ergonomic factors leading to computer vision syndrome among computer users. Ergonomics SA. 2013 25 3-12.
  72. Oduntan OA, Mashige KP, Kio FE, Boadi-Kusi SB. Optometric education in Africa: Historical perspectives and Challenges. Optom Vis Sci 2014 91 (37) 359-365.
  73.   Mabaso RG. Oduntan OA.  Prevalence and causes of visual impairment among patients with diabetes mellitus aged 40 years and older receiving treatment at government health facilities in the Mopani district, Limpopo Province. S Afr Optom 2014 73 8-15.
  74.  Mabaso RG, Oduntan OA.  Risk factors for visual impairment among patients with diabetes aged 40 years and older receiving treatment at government health facilities in the Mopani district, Limpopo Province, South Africa. Afr J Prim Health Care and Fam Med 2014 6  (doi:10.4102/phcfm.v6i1.623).
BOOKSOduntan AO. Global visual impairment: Epidemiology, implications and prevention (ISBN 0-9584778-8-4).Oduntan AO. The role of psychotherapy in the contemporary rehabilitation of visually impaired patients. In: Madu NS (editor). Mental health and Psychology in Africa. World Council for Psychotherapy, African Chapter, UL Publisher, Polokwane: 2005.