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Abel Sinshaw Assem

Abel Sinshaw Assem

PhD Candidate
Postgraduate Research Student
Medicine & Health School of Optometry and Vision Science

Biography

Abel achieved his BSc and MSc degree from University of Gondar, Ethiopia. He worked as an optometrist and lecturer and actively participated in teaching, research, and community service at the University of Gondar. He has also extensive experience in delivering training for integrated eye care workers on the diagnosis and management of ocular conditions and prevention of blindness. Currently, he is pursuing his PhD at University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.

Research Title

Dry eye matrix

Supervisors

1. Associate Professor Maria Markoulli
2. Professor Eric Papas
3. Dr. Angelica Ly

Research Abstract

Dry eye disease is a multifactorial chronic, progressive, and globally prevalent disorder that affects the ocular surface and tear film. It is clinically categorised as aqueous deficient, evaporative, and mixed dry eye based on the underlying mechanism of the disease process. The mainstay of treatment for dry eye disease is artificial tear supplementation, which mimics tears and improves tear film stability and properties. Various over-the-counter artificial tear products have been introduced, each purporting to offer superior relief from dry eye symptoms. Investigating the comparative efficacy between artificial tear products to treat different dry eye disease subtypes is essential to facilitate informed clinical decision-making and optimise patient outcomes. However, there is lack of scientific evidence to show which artificial tear products are better for the treatment of evaporative dry eye, aqueous dry eye, and mixed dry eye. Therefore, this project aims to compare the efficacy of commercially available artificial tears to generate an evidence-based rational for dry eye disease treatment.
Email:

a.sinshaw_assem@unsw.edu.au

1. Belie NY, Ayele FA, Mengist B, Alemayehu AM, Assem AS, Fekadu SA, Yibekal BT. Patients Satisfaction with Topical Anti-Glaucoma Medications and Associated Factors at Gondar University Tertiary Eye Care and Training Center, Northwest Ethiopia, 2021. Clinical Optometry. 2023 Dec 31:139-46.


2. Guchi GS, Mersha GA, Alimaw YA, Assem AS, Fekadu SA. Vision-Related Quality of Life and Associated Factors Among an Adult Population with Glaucoma Attending a Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. Clinical Ophthalmology. 2023 Dec 31:225-37.


3. Adimassu NF, Assem AS, Fekadu SA. Postoperative trachomatous trichiasis: a systematic review and meta-analysis study. International Health. 2023 Nov;15(6):623-9.


4. Belete BK, Assefa NL, Assem AS, Ayele FA. Determinants for late presentation of glaucoma among adult glaucomatous patients in University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. Case-control study. Plos one. 2022 Apr 29;17(4):e0267582.


5. Berhane MA, Demilew KZ, Assem AS. Myopia: An Increasing Problem for Medical Students at the University of Gondar. Clinical Ophthalmology (Auckland, NZ). 2022;16:1529.


6. Alamneh TT, Tilahun SF, Beyne MB, Fekadu SA, Assem AS, Kassa SF. Prevalence and Associated Factors of Anemia Among Newborns at Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. International Journal of General Medicine. 2022;15:6465.


7. Belsti Y, Fekadu SA, Assem AS. Active trachoma prevalence and its associated factors among children aged 1-9 years in rural residents of Lare District, Southwest Ethiopia. International Journal of Ophthalmology. 2021;14(11):1756.


8. Tegegne MM, Fekadu SA, Assem AS. Prevalence of Strabismus and Its Associated Factors Among School-Age Children Living in Bahir Dar City: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study. Clinical Optometry. 2021;13:103.


9. Assem AS, Tegegne MM, Fekadu SA. Prevalence and associated factors of myopia among school children in Bahir Dar city, Northwest Ethiopia, 2019. PloS one. 2021 Mar 22;16(3):e0248936


10. Tegegne MM, Assem AS, Merie YA. Prevalence and Associated Factors of Amblyopia Among School Age Children at Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study. Clinical Optometry. 2021;13:143.


11. Fekadu S, Assem A, Belsti Y. Near Vision Spectacle Coverage and Associated Factors Among Adults Living in Finote Selam Town, Northwest Ethiopia: Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study. Clinical Ophthalmology (Auckland, NZ). 2020;14:3121.


12. Assem AS, Tegegne MM, Alemu DS, Woredekal AT, Tefera TK. Knowledge about diabetic retinopathy, eye check-up practice and associated factors among adult patients with diabetes mellitus attending Debark Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. BMC ophthalmology. 2020 Dec;20(1):1-1.


13. Assem AS, Fekadu SA, Yigzaw AA, Nigussie ZM, Achamyeleh AA. Level of Glaucoma Drug Adherence and Its Associated Factors Among Adult Glaucoma Patients Attending Felege Hiwot Specialized Hospital, Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia. Clinical Optometry. 2020;12:189.


14. Fekadu SA, Assem AS, Adimassu NF. Prevalence of pterygium and its associated factors among adults aged 18 years and above in Gambella town, Southwest Ethiopia, May 2019. PloS one. 2020 Sep 3;15(9):e0237891

  • 2024 - University International Postgraduate Award for PhD study at University of New South Wales, Sydney

  • Attended Ethiopian Optometric association Annual general meeting and scientific conference-2018
    • University of New South Wales, Kensington, Sydney, Australia
    • University of Gondar, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Gondar, Ethiopia
    • 2016-2018 MSc degree in Clinical Optometry University of Gondar
    • 2009-2013 BSc degree in Optometry University of Gondar