ConstanceOOkekeMD, MSCE

Ophthalmology • Norfolk, VA

Cataract Related, Glaucoma Related

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Eastern Virginia Medical School

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Office
241 Corporate Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23502
Phone+1 757-622-2200

Summary

Dr. Constance Okeke is an Ivy League-trained, board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma, cataract surgery and dry eye.

She has two decades of glaucoma experience ranging from cutting edge research, mastering micro-invasive surgical techniques, to training other doctors, speaking, and writing about her techniques and innovative ideas.

Dr. Okeke recently released a book revealing MIGS Success Secrets entitled , The Building Blocks of Trabectome Surgery Volume 1: Patient Selection. The book is available now through www.kuglerpublications.com or on Amazon.

Dr. Okeke has also passionately prevented blindness through medical missions, glaucoma awareness campaigns, and public speaking. Learn more about her on her website www.DrConstanceOkeke.com

Clinical Expertise

Cataract surgery, Glaucoma and related disorders, Micro-incision glaucoma surgery, Glaucoma drainage implant surgery, Laser cataract surgery

Education & Training

University of PennsylvaniaMSCE, Clinical Epidemiology, 2005 - 2008
University of Miami Hospital and ClinicsFellowship, Glaucoma, 2004 - 2005
Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 2001 - 2004
University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown CampusInternship, Transitional Year, 2000 - 2001
Yale School of MedicineClass of 2000

Certifications & Licensure

VA State Medical License 2009 - 2026
MD State Medical License 2022 - 2025
PA State Medical License 2005 - 2010
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2013

Clinical Trials

Multicenter Study Using Glaukos® Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent Model GTS400 Using the G2-M-IS Injector System in Conjunction With Cataract Surgery Start of enrollment: 2012 Jan 16
Completed
Not Applicable

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

The Significance of Screening Family Members in Glaucoma: Opportunities and Challenges.
Siddharth Bhargava, Lauren Mason, Constance Okeke
Journal of Glaucoma. 2024-08-01
Latanoprostene Bunod 0.024% in Patients with Open-Angle Glaucoma Switched from Prior Pharmacotherapy: A Retrospective Chart Review.
Constance O Okeke, Nora Lee Cothran, Desirae A Brinkley, Kamran Rahmatnejad, Frank J Rodiño
Clinical Ophthalmology. 2024-01-01
8 citations
Retrospective Chart Review on Real-World Use of Latanoprostene Bunod 0.024% in Treatment-Naïve Patients with Open-Angle Glaucoma.
Constance O Okeke, Eitan S Burstein, Valerie Trubnik, James E Deom, Michael S Cooper
Ophthalmology and Therapy. 2020-10-07

Press Mentions

Leo Lens Pharma Expands Its Scientific Advisory BoardApril 14th, 2021

Other Languages

Spanish