Genesis Edokpa, Doctor of Optometry; and MSc in Vision Science (Awarded with Distinction) (he/him/his)

Graduate student
University of the West Indies
Kingston, Saint Andrew, Jamaica

Genesis Edokpa, OD, MSc, is a Doctor of Optometry and a Nutrition PhD candidate at the Caribbean Institute for Health Research, The University of the West Indies, Mona. A pioneering researcher in nutritional ophthalmology, his work investigates the specific dietary patterns and nutrient intakes that influence primary open-angle glaucoma progression. His methodology utilizes an innovative prospective cohort design to connect nutrition directly with retinal structure and visual function. Recognized for his research excellence, Dr. Edokpa is a featured finalist in the ASN Diversity in Nutrition Oral Competition. At NUTRITION 2026, he is presenting five accepted abstracts that highlight novel findings aimed at advancing precision nutrition and reducing global vision loss.

Presentation(s):

• Diversity in Nutrition Oral Competition for Early Career Investigators

  Saturday, July 25, 2026
  10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET

  Disclosure(s): No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.