About Member - OD(Benin), MSc(Birmingham)
Daniel is a dual-qualified Health Economist and Optometrist with over 7 years of experience in clinical care and health research across the UK and Nigeria. His expertise bridges frontline patient care and the broader health system, with a particular focus on health economic modelling, policy-relevant research, and health technology assessment (HTA). He is experienced in designing and adapting health economic models, authoring peer-reviewed publications, and supporting reimbursement submissions to HTA bodies—contributing to research that drives evidence-based decision-making in public health and healthcare delivery.
In addition to his research, Daniel remains in active clinical practice, providing comprehensive eye examinations for individuals of all ages within his local community. He offers low vision support and aids for sight-impaired and severely sight-impaired patients, along with general patient management and guidance on healthy lifestyle changes.
Competency
His skills span direct patient care, health systems research, and evidence-based analysis
Areas of Interest
Daniel’s work is rooted in a commitment to health equity, community-based care, and generating research that improves access, outcomes, and quality of life for underserved populations.
- Health Economic Evaluation
- Clinical Research
- Health Technology Assessment
- Vision Health
- Prevention Care
- Patient Education
- Global Health Systems
- Healthcare Access & Equity
Research
A preliminary model assessing the cost-effectiveness of online training modules for surgical staff in reducing postoperative complications after emergency abdominal operations in India. 2021
- Evaluating the correlation between the central corneal thickness and retinal nerve fibre layers in black
glaucoma suspects. 2017
Professional Affiliation
– Member of the college of Optometrists (MCOptom) UK