About Us — The Eye Doctors
OUR STORY

21 years of caring
for your eyes.

From a single clinic on Victoria Island to five branches across Lagos — we've built Nigeria's most trusted ophthalmology group one patient at a time, since 2005.

Dr. Abiola Olatunbosun Oyeleye
Dr. Abiola Olatunbosun Oyeleye Medical Director & Founder
MESSAGE FROM OUR MEDICAL DIRECTOR

A personal
word from our founder.

"To create a centre of excellence for ophthalmic care in Nigeria, delivering clinical services that consistently meet the highest international standards."

Founded in February 2005, The Eye Doctors Group of Clinics was established with a clear vision: to create a centre of excellence for ophthalmic care in Nigeria, delivering clinical services that consistently meet the highest international standards.

Today, The Eye Doctors is one of Lagos' leading private eye care providers, with strategically located clinics in Victoria Island, Gbagada, Ikeja, Yaba, and Ajah (Lekki). Our continued growth reflects our unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and outstanding patient outcomes.

Our multidisciplinary team comprises highly qualified ophthalmologists, optometrists, ophthalmic nurses, opticians, experienced healthcare administrators and dedicated support staff. Working collaboratively within a culture of professionalism, integrity, and continuous improvement, we deliver evidence-based care, tailored to each patient's individual needs.

Our comprehensive clinical services include general and subspecialty ophthalmology, advanced ophthalmic surgery, laser treatments, paediatric and adult eye care, cataract and glaucoma services, optometry, contact lens practice, low vision rehabilitation, and an integrated optical laboratory, providing precision prescription eyewear.

We maintain a deliberate commitment to investing in cutting-edge diagnostic and surgical technologies, enabling us to offer safe and effective eye care. Continuous professional development and adherence to global best practices remain central to our philosophy.

Corporate social responsibility is an integral part of our mission. Through sustained partnerships with non-governmental organisations, corporate bodies, and community groups, we have successfully delivered numerous eye health outreach programmes across Lagos and beyond. These initiatives have expanded access to quality eye care, restored vision, and contributed meaningfully to the prevention of avoidable blindness.

For over two decades, The Eye Doctors has earned the confidence of patients, healthcare partners, and organisations by combining clinical expertise with uncompromising standards of quality, safety, and service.

As we look to the future, we remain committed to advancing eye care in Nigeria through innovation, excellence, and a steadfast dedication to preserving the gift of sight.

Dr. Abiola Olatunbosun Oyeleye Medical Director, The Eye Doctors · Est. 2005
LEADERSHIP

Senior management team.

The people who lead The Eye Doctors — clinically, operationally and strategically.

Dr. Abiola Oyeleye
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Dr. Abiola Oyeleye MBBS, FRCOphth · Medical Director

Provides strategic clinical leadership for The Eye Doctors, ensuring the delivery of safe, ethical, and high-quality eye care services. Oversees medical excellence, clinical governance, innovation, and the organization's vision of delivering exceptional patient outcomes.

Head of Clinical Services
CLINICAL LEAD
Dr. Funmilayo Oguntoye MBBS, FMCOph, FICO, MRCSEd · Head of Clinical Services

Provides leadership across the organization's clinical services, ensuring adherence to best medical practices, quality standards, and patient safety. Coordinates multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive eye care.

Head of Surgery
SURGERY
Dr. Judith Anikwenwa MBBS, FMCOph · Head of Surgery

Leads the surgical unit and oversees the delivery of advanced ophthalmic procedures. Ensures surgical excellence through innovation, precision, and adherence to international standards of patient care.

Head of Optometry
OPTOMETRY & OPTICAL
Dr. Alban Ahunanya OD · Head of Optometry & Optical Services

Leads the optometry and optical teams in providing comprehensive eye examinations, world class vision correction solutions and preventive eye care. Ensures patients receive personalized care using modern diagnostic technologies.

Head of Finance
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
Mr. Jeleel Olajide Sanni BSc, MBA (Finance and Investment), ACA · Head of Finance & Accounts

Oversees the organization's financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and compliance. Supports sustainable growth through sound financial management and strategic resource allocation.

Head of HR & Admin
ADMIN & HUMAN RESOURCES
Ms. Zita Nwabuzor MILR, ACIPM, HRPL · Administrative & Human Resources Manager

Leads the organization's administrative and human resource functions, ensuring operational efficiency, talent development, policy implementation, and exceptional service standards across all clinic locations. Supports the growth of the organization through effective people and process management.

Head of Patient Experience
OPERATIONS
Mofifunoluwa Rhema Olonade BSc, MSc · Operations Manager

Oversees the day-to-day operations of all branches, ensuring efficient clinic processes, excellent patient experiences, and consistent service delivery. Works closely with clinical and administrative teams to maintain operational excellence.

OUR JOURNEY

Two decades,
one mission.

Every branch, every milestone — built around one commitment to exceptional eye care in Nigeria.

2010
Bringing Specialist Eye Care to Ikeja

As demand for our services grew, we opened our first mainland clinic in Ikeja, making specialist eye care more accessible to patients living and working on the mainland.

2015
A New Home in Victoria Island

Ten years after welcoming our first patient, we moved into a larger purpose-built facility on Muri-Okunola Street, enabling us to expand services and invest in modern technology.

2016
Raising the Standard of Eye Surgery

In partnership with My-iClinic UK, we commissioned our dedicated ophthalmic surgical suite for cataract and glaucoma surgery, significantly enhancing the safety and precision of our surgical care.

2022
Closer to the Communities We Serve

We opened a clinic in Lekki Phase I, later relocating to a larger facility in Ajah, while our new Ikeja clinic further strengthened our network across Lagos.

2005
Where the Journey Began

The Eye Doctors welcomed its first patient in Victoria Island, Lagos — with three full-time and one part-time staff member, and a simple but ambitious vision.

2012
Growing into Yaba

Our journey continued with the opening of our Yaba clinic, extending comprehensive ophthalmic and optometric services to more families across Lagos.

2016
Growing with Our Patients

To better serve our growing mainland community, we relocated to our larger facility in Gbagada, which quickly became one of Lagos' leading referral eye centres.

2018
Investing in Innovation

We continued investing in advanced diagnostic technology across all clinics — OCT, visual field analysers and more — ensuring earlier diagnosis and better outcomes.

2026
Two Decades and Counting

100,000+ patients cared for, 3,500+ sight-restoring surgeries, five specialist clinics — and the launch of The Eye Doctors Foundation to extend our charitable work.

THE EYE DOCTORS BY THE NUMBERS

Two decades of results.

21 Years of Operation
100,000+ Patients Served
3,500+ Sight-Restoring Surgeries
5 Lagos Branches
4.8★ Google Rating
WHAT DRIVES US

Our core values

The principles that guide every decision we make — from clinical practice to patient experience.

C — Commitment to Excellence

We are committed to delivering the highest standard of eye care through advanced technology, top clinical expertise, and exceptional patient service, ensuring the best possible outcomes.

A — Accountability & Integrity

Trust and accountability define our approach to quality healthcare. We uphold honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct in all interactions with patients, employees, and partners.

R — Respect & Empathy

Every patient is treated with respect, dignity, inclusivity, and understanding. We prioritize patient well-being by fostering compassionate, personalized care that acknowledges individual needs and concerns.

E — Engagement with the Community

We actively contribute to public eye health through education, outreach, and humanitarian efforts, improving access to quality eye care for underserved populations.

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