St Thomas Supports Corneal Transplant in Ghana

Corneal opacification is a principal cause of blindness in Ghana contributing 11.2% of the
national estimate. Corneal transplant surgery is well known to offer restoration of sight to
people blind from corneal opacities.
The country has trained surgeons who are ready to offer their services, but the country lacks the law on organ/tissue donations, leading to the current state of no eye bank in Ghana for successful corneal transplants.
The cornea working group of the Ophthalmological Society of Ghana (OSG) with the support of hcpcureblindness sightLife international has been working assiduously for the past one year to get the law for organ and tissue donation passed by the government to enable the establishment of a
functioning eye bank in Ghana.

At St Thomas Eye Hospital, we stand at the forefront of healthcare innovation and compassionate patient care. We are committed to advancing healthcare and saving sight.

Join us in advocating for this crucial cause and together, let’s create a brighter future for all.