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University of Otago

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About Kelechi

Dr. Kelechi Ogbuehi is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in the Department of Medicine at the University of Otago's Dunedin School of Medicine, affiliated with the Ophthalmology research unit. He obtained a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Optometry from the University of Benin in 1992 and a PhD in Optometry and Vision Sciences from the University of Cardiff in 1997, focusing his doctoral research on the endothelial pump mechanism that maintains the human cornea's relatively dehydrated state. A Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO), Ogbuehi spent over a decade and a half as a Professor of Optometry and Vision Science in the Middle East, where he was recognized for his contributions to elevating the standards of optometric education and professional practice, particularly in Saudi Arabia. His career trajectory reflects a shift from fundamental corneal physiology research to applied clinical investigations in vision sciences.