Enhancing Eye Care Services
Project was completed in 2024
In collaboration with Perfect Light Foundation
In collaboration with Perfect Light Foundation
In collaboration with Perfect Light Foundation, we are proud to announce a significant achievement in our ongoing efforts to improve eye care services in Ghana.
Our latest project at the PLF Ophthalmology Clinic has successfully enhanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities by acquiring essential ophthalmic equipment.
This initiative is focused on
Provide accurate examinations
Perform up to 400 monthly screenings
Provide cost-effective eye examinations
Prevent avoidable
blindness
Millions are at risk of losing their sight
In Ghana, millions are at risk of losing their sight due to a severe lack of eye-care facilities, especially in low- and middle-income communities. With a shortage of healthcare professionals and many facing financial barriers, access to proper eye care remains a critical issue.
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the country, responsible for 55% of cases. Tragically, about 30% of the population cannot afford the necessary treatments
Cataracts
leading cause of blindness
Responsible for of cases
Population cannot afford
Providing the necessary tools
We are addressing these gaps by providing the necessary tools, including Slit Lamps and Tonometers, which are essential for diagnosing most eye diseases.
With these tools, the PLF Ophthalmology Clinic can now offer comprehensive services, ensuring that more individuals receive the care they need.
This effort
This effort
- Aligns with global initiatives such as VISION 2020, launched by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, which aims to eliminate the leading causes of avoidable blindness
- Supports the WHO Global Eye Health Action Plan, which calls for integrating eye care into broader healthcare systems to reduce the burden of blindness.