David Ben Kumah

Optometry and Visual Science

About

Dr David Ben Kumah is an Educationist and Clinician Scientist, with a passion for teaching and mentoring young people. He holds a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree and MSc in Health Service Management from KNUST. Currently, he serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Optometry and Visual Science, KNUST. He has previously served as Head, Department of Optometry and Visual Science, and Vice Dean, Faculty of Biosciences, College of Science, KNUST. Dr Kumah has been involved in several collaborative research projects and medical outreaches, aimed at prevention of blindness and preservation of sight. Notably, he served as the Principal Investigator for the Refractive Error in School Children (RESC) - Ghana Study. This study was funded by the World Council of Optometry (WCO). The findings of the RESC study has been published in Optometry and Vision Science (the Journal of the American Academy of Optometry).To date, Dr Kumah has over 60 peer-reviewed scientific publications and several conference proceedings in the field of optometry, ophthalmology, and vision science. His current research interests are in the field of ocular nutrition, ophthalmic epidemiology, dry eye and occupational optometry.

Research Summary

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The researcher's work is a comprehensive exploration of diverse scientific domains, focusing on several key areas. Their research encompasses a broad spectrum, including allergic rhinitis and sensitization, obesity & diet studies, ophthalmology across various sub-themes such as vision loss and lens utilization, retinal diseases and treatments, medical imaging techniques, and eyesight issues. The researcher also delves into psychological health, public health topics like nutrition and traffic safety, and social sciences related to eye health seeking behavior. Their work extends to studies on ophthalmology itself, safety in healthcare, factors influencing ocular conditions, stress responses and Cortisol levels, and global health impacts such as COVID-19. The research is contextualized within both clinical and public health contexts, providing insights into ocular functions, patient satisfaction, and the broader societal implications of these areas.

Research Themes

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Prevalence of allergic conjunctivitis among basic school children in the Kumasi Metropolis (Ghana): a community-based cross-sectional study(2015)

Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity among Students in the Kumasi Metropolis(2015)

Prevalence and associated factors of vision loss in the South African National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (SANHANES-1)(2021)

Eye care utilization pattern in South Africa: results from SANHANES-1(2020)

Vision loss, vision difficulty and psychological distress in South Africa: results from SANHANES-1(2021)

Prevalence and pattern of amblyopia in a rural hospital in Ghana(2020)

Practice patterns in the management of amblyopia among optometrists in Ghana(2022)

Prevalence of Myopia among Senior High School Students in the Kumasi Metropolis(2016)

Low vision practice and service provision among Optometrists in Ghana: a nationwide survey(2023)

Refractive Errors among Administrative Staff of Senior High Schools in the Kumasi Metropolis(2016)

Prevalence of Low Vision in the Shai-Osudoku District in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana(2016)

Postoperative Corneal and Surgically Induced Astigmatism following Superior Approach Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery in Patients with Preoperative Against-the-Rule Astigmatism(2016)

Assessment of corneal astigmatism following frown and straight incision forms in sutureless manual small incision cataract surgery(2016)

Job satisfaction and its associated factors among optometrists in Ghana: a cross-sectional study(2021)

Epidemiology of dry eye disease in Africa: The sparse information, gaps and opportunities(2017)

Assessment of meibomian glands using a custom–made meibographer in dry eye patients in Ghana(2018)

<p>Clinical Dry Eye and Meibomian Gland Features Among Dry Eye Patients in Rural and Urban Ghana</p>(2020)

Assessment of Meibomian Glands Using a Custom – Made Meibographer in Dry Eye Patients in Ghana(2016)

Systematic Analysis of Dry-eye Disease in Rural and Urban Populations in Ghana using a Custom Made Infrared Meibographer.(2017)

Conjunctival Disorders Among Fire Service Personnel in the Kumasi Metropolis,Ghana(2016)

Eye care utilization among diabetics in the South African National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (SANHANES-1): a cross-sectional study(2020)

PREVALENCE OF VISUAL IMPAIRMENT AMONG DIABETIC PATIENTS IN THE KUMBA URBAN AREA, CAMEROON(2016)

Situational analysis of diabetic retinopathy treatment Services in Ghana(2021)

Clinical characteristics of external bacterial ocular and periocular infections and their antimicrobial treatment patterns among a Ghanaian ophthalmic population(2022)

Clinical Characteristics of External Ocular and Periocular Infections and Their Antimicrobial Treatment Patterns Among a Ghanaian Ophthalmic Population; A Multicenter Study(2022)

Quality of Life of Cataract Patients Before and After Surgery-Evidence From Four Rural Communities in Ghana(2016)

Prevalence of keratoconus in Ghana: A hospital-based study of tertiary eye care facilities(2022)

Macular Pigment, Cognition, and Visual Function in Younger Healthy Adults in Ghana(2023)

Interpupillary Distance Measurements among Students in the Kumasi Metropolis(2016)

Low Vision Practice and Service Provision Among Optometrists in Ghana: A Nationwide Survey(2024)

Pattern of Ophthalmic Services Utilization in the Asawase Constituency of Ghana.(2016)

Pattern of Ocular Morbidities Among First Year Students in a Public University in Ghana(2016)

Ocular morbidity among Senior high school students in the Kumasi metropolis, Ghana(2017)

Prevalence of Childhood Cataract and Associated Factors Among a Pediatric Population at A Tertiary Hospital in Ghana(2022)

Ametropia among school children-A cross-sectional study in a sub-urban municipality in Ghana(2016)

Eye Diseases among Women Engaged in Local Extraction of Palm Kernel Oil in the Kumasi Metropolis(2014)

Eye Health Seeking Behavior among Staff of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology(2017)

Borassus aethiopum Fruit Pulp Extract has Antimicrobial Activity on Selected Clinical Microbial Strains(2018)

Knowledge of Childhood Blindness among Mothers Visiting a Children’s Hospital in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana.(2017)

Ocular conditions among singed–hide butchers at The Kumasi abattoir(2015)

Ocular Conditions among Small Scale Miners in Selected Communities in the Ashanti Region of Ghana(2015)

Influence of Drying on the Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Properties of Bombax buonopozense (Gold Coast Bombax) Sepals(2019)

Ocular Morbidity Among Sawmill Workers in the Kumasi Metropolis(2016)

Influence of Viewing Distance and Illumination on Projection Screen Visual Performance(2017)

Ocular Health Assessment of Basic School Children in the Oforikrom SubMetropolis, Kumasi-Ghana(2015)

Knowledge and Awareness of Childhood Blindness among Pregnant Women and Mothers with Children Under Six Years in the Obuasi Municipality, Ghana(2020)

Eye Conditions among Fire Officers in the Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana(2017)

Ultraviolet - A Protection in Nonprescription Sunglasses(2016)

Paediatric Ocular Injuries Associated with Ghanaian Recreational Activities in the Ashaiman Municipality, Ghana(2017)

Ocular Morbidity among Auto Mechanics at Suame Magazine Area in the Kumasi Metropolis(2017)

Prismatic Effect, Interpupillary Distance and their Correlation with Stereopsis in an African Population(2025)

An integrative examination of psychological distress and its nutritional and visual correlates among young adults in Ghana(2025)

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