A return to vision

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Ghana, Our Work
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What if you were told by a respected family friend that wearing eyeglasses would cause your child to go blind? Imagine your shock and fear! That was the situation faced by Hannah Quayson, a widow living in Kasoa, Central region, Ghana. Hannah works at a local convenience store to support her six children. After her… Continue Reading A return to vision

No more failing eyesight or failing grades

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Eyeglasses, Ghana, Our Work
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Fourteen-year-old Grace Asempah and her mother, Mercy, live in the small town of Kasoa in the Central Region of Ghana. Grace attends St. Mary’s School in the same town. Grace used to struggle in school every day. Her teachers became concerned with her poor academic performance, and, after learning of Grace’s failing grades, even Mercy… Continue Reading No more failing eyesight or failing grades

Talking with the head of Ghana’s National Eye Care Unit

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Communities, Ghana, Our Work
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Recently, I spoke with Dr. Oscar Debrah, head of the Eye Care Unit at Ghana Health Service. Operation Eyesight is working to eliminate avoidable blindness in Ghana through the Seeing is Believing program, a partnership with Standard Chartered Bank. As we are working with Dr. Debrah to implement this program, I questioned him on the… Continue Reading Talking with the head of Ghana’s National Eye Care Unit

Through the eyes of a committed donor

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Communities, Hospitals, Our Work
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We are continuously amazed by the dedication and passion of all of our donors. Today, we’d like tell you about one of our loyal supporters, Brian Lee. Brian is a Certified Speaking Professional known for his expertise in improving the patient experience in hospitals and health clinics. We were delighted when he approached us last… Continue Reading Through the eyes of a committed donor

Following the signs to eye health

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Eye Surgery, Ghana
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“If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else,” said American baseball player Yogi Berra – a man as famous for his confusing quips as for his sports abilities. However, that statement might also represent the damage that lack of awareness can cause – and indeed, has caused! – in preventing… Continue Reading Following the signs to eye health