Papa Yaw Ohene -Adjei
Accra
Summary
Dedicated optometrist with extensive experience in comprehensive eye care, specializing in the diagnosis and management of ocular diseases and vision correction. Achievements include optimizing clinic operations that led to increased patient satisfaction and retention through effective patient flow management. Core competencies encompass excellent communication, clinical expertise, and a commitment to collaborative teamwork. Career aspirations focus on further enhancing patient care quality and expanding service offerings within the practice.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Optometrist - HEAD OF EYE UNIT
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE -MOTHER AND CHILD HOSPITAL
KASOA
05.2024 - Current
- Acted as liaison for the eye unit during head meetings.
- Established action plan for eye unit.
- Reviewed work quality of team members in the eye care department.
- Developed personalized healthcare approaches from comprehensive analysis of medical history, test examinations, lab results, and imaging data.
- Counseled patients regarding lifestyle modifications that could improve their vision health.
- Promoted optometry services through community outreach initiatives.
- Referred to specialists for additional services unavailable in practice setting.
Optometrist
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE -EWIM POLYCLINIC
CAPE COAST
07.2013 - 05.2024
- Promoted healthy vision by counseling and educating patients.
- Used optometric equipment to conduct pre-testing and special testing.
- Diagnosed and assisted in the treatment of ocular disease.
- Managed a comprehensive analysis of the visual system, eye diseases, and injuries.
- Documented patient care by charting the patient's condition and treatment in records.
- Selected effective instruments and therapies tailored to individual eye conditions.
- Kept detailed records of patient visits.
Locum Optometrist
FREDERICK'S EYECARE
04.2011 - 05.2013
- Diagnosed and assisted in treatment of ocular disease.
- Prescribed eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct vision problems.
- Promoted healthy vision by counseling and educating patients.
Intern Optometrist
RIDGE HOSPITAL
11.2010 - 11.2011
- Worked alongside physicians to develop treatment plans using test results and patient history.
- Monitored stock levels for eyeglasses frames, lenses, contact lenses, solutions, and supplies.
- Aided in ocular disease treatment processes.
- Managed pre-and post-operative care of ophthalmic surgical procedures.
Education
Doctor of Optometry - Doctor of Optometry
KNUST
Kumasi05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Optometry And Visual Science
KNUST
Kumasi 05-2007
High School Diploma -
PRESBYTARIAN BOYS' SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Accra, Ghana 01-2002
Skills
- Comprehensive Eye Examinations
- Low-Vision Support Services
- Administrative Writing
- Vision tests
- Eyeglass fitting
- Eyeglasses prescription
- Vision therapy
- Foreign body removal
- Contact lens fitting
- Patient counseling
- Refractive error correction
- Ocular disease diagnosis
Certification
- International Centre for Eyecare Education -ICEE 2010- Community Eye Health
- Holistic Development Programme for Visual Impaired Children Up to 6 years Old in Ghana- HODVIC- July-August 2021
Accomplishments
- Welfare Association Chairperson 2019-2024 - Ewim Polyclinic
- School Eye Health Screening of over 10000 children with Operation Eye Sight Universal in 2022-2023
- Lead optometrist for Community Eye Health screening with an NGO- Global Brigades Ghana from 2017 till date.
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Principal Optometrist - HEAD OF EYE UNIT
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE -MOTHER AND CHILD HOSPITAL
05.2024 - Current
Optometrist
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE -EWIM POLYCLINIC
07.2013 - 05.2024
Locum Optometrist
FREDERICK'S EYECARE
04.2011 - 05.2013
Intern Optometrist
RIDGE HOSPITAL
11.2010 - 11.2011
Doctor of Optometry - Doctor of Optometry
KNUST
Bachelor of Science - Optometry And Visual Science
KNUST
High School Diploma -
PRESBYTARIAN BOYS' SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL