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OLUBANKE ILO"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2066\" class=\"elementor elementor-2066\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e401ba2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e401ba2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-33c50a7\" data-id=\"33c50a7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b5cbae elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1b5cbae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.12.1 - 02-04-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"271\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/clinical.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture2-3.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-2062\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clinical.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture2-3.png 271w, https:\/\/clinical.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture2-3-158x146.png 158w, https:\/\/clinical.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture2-3-50x46.png 50w, https:\/\/clinical.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture2-3-81x75.png 81w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 271px) 100vw, 271px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-36e2212 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"36e2212\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5d5035e\" data-id=\"5d5035e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f162c14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f162c14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.12.1 - 02-04-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>TITLE\u00a0(PROF\/DR\/):\u00a0<strong>DR.<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>NAME:\u00a0OLUBANKE <strong><b>ILO<\/b><\/strong><\/p><p>POSITION:\u00a0<strong><b>SENIOR LECTURER<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0 SPECIALISATION<strong>: OPHTHALMOLOGY<\/strong><\/p><p>EDUCATION\/TRAINING\u00a0<em>(Begin<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>with<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>Bachelor\u2019s<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>degree<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>or<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>other<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>initial<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>professional<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>education,<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>such<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>as<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>nursing, include postdoctoral training and residency training if applicable. Add\/delete rows as necessary.)<\/em><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td width=\"368\"><p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p><p>INSTITUTION\u00a0AND\u00a0LOCATION<\/p><\/td><td width=\"113\"><p>DEGREE<\/p><p><em>(if <\/em><em>applicable)<\/em><\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>Completion Date MM\/YYYY<\/p><\/td><td width=\"168\"><p>FIELD\u00a0OF\u00a0STUDY<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"368\"><p>University\u00a0of\u00a0Lagos-\u00a0Akoka,\u00a0Lagos\u00a0Nigeria<\/p><\/td><td width=\"113\"><p>MBBS.<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>07\/2004<\/p><\/td><td width=\"168\"><p>Medicine and Surgery<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"368\"><p>Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Fellowship of the West African College of Surgeons<\/p><p>Fellowship in Oculoplastics, Calderdale &amp; Huddersfield NHS Hospital, United Kingdom.<\/p><\/td><td width=\"113\"><p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0FMCOph<\/p><p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0FWACS<\/p><p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>11\/2013<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>10\/2013<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>2024<\/p><\/td><td width=\"168\"><p>Ophthalmology<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Ophthalmology<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Ophthalmology<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"368\"><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"113\"><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"168\"><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><strong><b>Personal<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>Statement<\/b><\/strong><\/p><p>Dr. Olubanke Ilo is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Ophthalmology at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos. As an early-career faculty member and emerging leader in ophthalmic research, my work explores the clinical, epidemiologic, and genetic correlates of ocular diseases with research interests \u00a0which span from ocular surface diseases, oculoplastics, refractive errors, and low vision, with a strong commitment to preventive eye care and vision optimization.<\/p><p>In addition to my research contributions, I am a dedicated team leader and mentor, fostering academic growth and professional development among junior faculty. My mission is to advance public awareness and scientific understanding of eye health so that no one goes needlessly blind \u2014 advocating for <strong><b>better eyes for a better life<\/b><\/strong>.<\/p><h5><strong><b>Positions,<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>Scientific<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>Appointments,<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>and<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>Honours<\/b><\/strong><\/h5><ul><li>Member, Faculty of Clinical Science Conference and Annual Gathering Committee. 2023 till date<\/li><li>Facilitator, 200L Basic Clinical Skills Course (SPICCES Curriculum).2019 till date<\/li><li>Member, CMUL Alumni<\/li><li>Resource person for Update Course in Clinical Ophthalmology jointly organized by Faculty of Ophthalmology, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria and West African College of Surgeons. 2015 till date<\/li><li>Journal \u00a0reviewer for West African Journal of Surgeons<\/li><li>ReviewerResearch Protocol (Health Research Ethics committee LUTH)<\/li><\/ul><h5><strong><b>Selected<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>Most<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>Recent<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>Publications<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\/Contributions<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>to<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>Knowledge<\/b><\/strong><\/h5><ol><li>Oliyide K, <strong><b>Ilo OT,<\/b><\/strong>Babalola OE, Adenekan T, Kehinde MO, Aribaba AO, Akinsola<em><i>(2024)<\/i><\/em>. Ocular complications in adults with sickle cell disease in Lagos \u2013 A comparative study. Niger J Med 2023; 32:522-8.<\/li><li>Adenekan AO, Alabi AS, <strong><b>Ilo OT,<\/b><\/strong>Anikwenwa JO, Adisa OO, Akinsola FB.\u00a0(2023)\u00a0A Study of The Prevalence and Pattern of Sickle Cell Retinopathy Among Eye Clinic Attendees in A Nigerian Tertiary Hospital. Niger Med J 64(2):293-303.<\/li><li><b><\/b><strong><b>Ilo OT<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>,<\/b><\/strong>Babalola OE, Oliyide K, \u00a0Kehinde MO, Akinsola FB (2022). \u00a0Leg ulcers are associated with an increased risk of Sickle eye disease in Lagos. J Clin Exp Pathol.12: 414. <a href=\"#page\"><u>https:\/\/www.medrxiv.org\/content\/10.1101\/2022.04.22.22274153v1.article-info#page<\/u><\/a><\/li><li><b><\/b><strong><b>I<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>lo <\/b><\/strong><strong><b>OT,<\/b><\/strong>Babalola OE, Adenekan AO, Oduneye O , Akinsola FB (2023). \u00a0Patients\u2019 Awareness and Knowledge of Their Ophthalmic Condition at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). J Ophthalmol Adv Res.;4(1):1\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athenaeumpub.com\/patients-awareness-and-knowledge-of-their-ophthalmic-condition-at-lagos-university-teaching-hospital-luth\/\"><u>https:\/\/athenaeumpub.com\/patients-awareness-and-knowledge-of-their-ophthalmic-condition-at-lagos-university-teaching-hospital-luth\/<\/u><\/a><\/li><li>Aribaba OT, Adenekan AA, Alabi AA, Emefu CC, <strong><b>Ilo OT<\/b><\/strong>, Kareem MO, Oshodi YO, Onakoya AO, Akinsola FB (2023). The Effect of Music on Operative Anxiety markers in patients undergoing Cataract Surgery: Adual centre cross-sectional comparative study. West Afr J Med;40(11):1240-1252.<\/li><\/ol><h5><strong><b>Collaborators\/<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>Networks<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/h5><ol><li>Femi Emmanuel Babalola, University of Jos, Nigeria<\/li><li>Tunji Oluleye, University of Ibadan, Nigeria<\/li><li>Ben Chang, St James University Hospital Leeds<\/li><li>Dr. Christiana Dinah, London North West University, UK<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TITLE\u00a0(PROF\/DR\/):\u00a0DR.\u00a0 NAME:\u00a0OLUBANKE ILO POSITION:\u00a0SENIOR LECTURER\u00a0 SPECIALISATION: OPHTHALMOLOGY EDUCATION\/TRAINING\u00a0(Begin\u00a0with\u00a0Bachelor\u2019s\u00a0degree\u00a0or\u00a0other\u00a0initial\u00a0professional\u00a0education,\u00a0such\u00a0as\u00a0nursing, include postdoctoral training and residency training if applicable. 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