The General Ophthalmology Outpatient Department (GOOPD) is the “eye” of the hospital as it is the first point of contact for all patients seeking eye care in the National Eye Centre, (NEC) Kaduna. The department offers comprehensive eye care, including medical, surgical, and optical services for incoming patients. It also identifies patients who require additional care and refer them to the respective subspecialty departments within the hospital. Our mandate is to offer treatment for eye diseases to prevent blindness and increase awareness of potential blinding conditions through health education. We aim to ensure quality eye care for patients attending the GOOPD while reducing the risk of burn-out and fatigue of the staff.

TRAINING
Training of Resident Ophthalmologist in Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Training of Basic, Post- basic Ophthalmic nurses and other allied health workers.

PATIENT SAFETY AND SATISFACTION

In July 2024, we commenced a Patient safety initiative in the theatre to reduce errors resulting to wrong eye surgery, near misses etc. This has on one hand improved patient identification and on the other hand improved communication among team further fostering teamwork spirit.
Efforts are made in areas of infection control in the operating theatre.