Free eye screening held in Tamale to mark World Sight Day

SAVANNA Optical and Eye Care, in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service (GHS), conducted a free eye-screening event in Tamale, Northern Region, to enhance access to vital eye-care services. The initiative took place on Saturday, under the theme “Love Your Eyes,” as part of World Sight Day activities. NorthCiti Radio 90.1 FM, Zosimli Radio 102.9 FM, and NorthCiti TV partnered with the event as media supporters.

Dr Daniel Gyamfi, CEO of Savanna Optical and Eye Care, stated that the event aligned with the organization's corporate social responsibility (CSR) plan to make eye-care services more accessible and promote good vision. The event underscored the organization's dedication to raising awareness about vision health and ensuring screening services are available to all, particularly those who may face barriers in accessing them.

Gyamfi emphasized that World Sight Day is an annual occasion to highlight blindness, vision impairment, and the significance of safeguarding eyesight. Samuel Ato Afful, CEO of Vanguard Multimedia Limited, highlighted the partnership between SAVANNA Optical and Eye Care, GHS, and the media outlets. He stressed the importance of such collaborations in advancing public health education and fostering community well-being.

The initiative emphasized the critical role of regular eye examinations and early detection of vision issues to prevent avoidable blindness. Ms Silvia Yakubu, a retired teacher, expressed her gratitude for the free service provided, deeming it a crucial step in improving eye care access. She urged more organizations and businesses to join forces with organizers to expand the initiative to a larger population, especially those who may otherwise find it challenging to access eye-screening services.