Eye health must be integrated into universal health coverage – Ophthalmologist

She called for intensified public education, regular eye screening and improved access to affordable eye care services, and reaffirmed the Directorate’s commitment to integrating eye health into public health interventions.

Dr Fordjour highlighted the importance of good vision to workplace safety, productivity and livelihoods, urging employers to support regular eye screening, injury prevention and access to appropriate eye care.

Dr Abdul Razak Quao, Medical Superintendent of the Maamobi General Hospital, said eye health interventions should also target Ghana’s large informal sector, where workers often lacked access to routine screening and workplace health programmes.