The School of Optometry and Vision Science at the University of Cape Coast has received eye care equipment worth $11,000 to improve student training and expand outreach services to underserved communities.
The donation, made under the OPTO-SCOPE project and funded by Optometry Giving Sight, includes an iCare tonometer, a portable slit lamp biomicroscope, 100 occluders, prism bars, visual acuity charts, and trial lens sets.
Project Lead, Dr Michael Ntodie, a Senior Lecturer at the School, said the equipment would strengthen both practical training and service delivery.
He explained that the OPTO-SCOPE project allows final-year optometry students to provide eye care services in communities as part of their clinical training, under the supervision of lecturers.
“This project is designed to deliver comprehensive eye care to underserved communities while giving students hands-on experience,” he said.
Dr Ntodie added that the new equipment would improve the quality of training and help the School reach more people in need of eye care.
He also urged students and staff to handle the equipment carefully because of its high value.
The project received additional support from Anidaso Eye Centre, which donated trial frames, colour vision testing booklets, and visual acuity charts.
Receiving the items, the Vice Dean, Dr Enyam Morny, thanked the donors for what he described as a timely intervention.
He said the equipment would help address important resource gaps and improve both teaching and healthcare delivery at the School.
Dr Morny also assured that proper maintenance measures would be put in place to ensure the equipment lasts and continues to benefit students and the wider community.
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