It is with sadness and such utter disappointment that I have to write this article during such a critical time in the annual calendar of the Eye Care community in our beloved country, Ghana. At a time where there should be effective and efficient collaborations and team work to facilitate the campaign and education on Glaucoma, we are compelled to respond to unmerited vitriol and scandalous misinformation. Through a series of well coordinated media appearances, some Ophthalmologists have decided to abandon the actual purpose of public eye health education and instead indulge in pettiness and misrepresention. In both television and radio appearances, these eye care professionals decided to malign the effort and qualifications of Optometrists in Ghana, going even to the extent of labeling us as "just vision scientists" . These slanderous effusions aren't only inaccurate but demeaning and deleterious to the health of the entire eye care community and especially...
If I don't know something, I would rather admit that I don't know. Getting to the point where you know exactly how much you don't know is the beginning of knowledge. It is at this point that seeking can take place and it is only in seeking, that there can be the possibility of Discovery! Be humble enough to admit you don't know. Be passionate enough to seek relentlessly and then, be grateful when you find. Afterwards seek to impart your knowledge in order to be a blessing to others. That is how the cycle of life and wisdom works. Be a part of the chain of knowledge. Don't be hoarder or a lake. Be a stream. Flow and nourish others. These are the golden seeds of a meaningful life. PKT #MandateLife
Expanding Specialties, Strengthening Practice, and Shaping the Future of Eye Care Optometry in Africa is at a turning point. As the demand for quality eye care increases, African optometrists must look beyond traditional refractive services and embrace a broader, more specialized, and technologically advanced approach to practice. The future of the profession will depend not only on the number of optometrists we train, but also on the skills we develop, the services we provide, and the leadership we demonstrate. Specialties: Beyond Glasses and Contact Lenses Optometry offers several areas of specialization that can improve patient outcomes and create new professional opportunities. These include: Paediatric Optometry: Eye care for infants and children, including the early detection and management of childhood vision problems. Low Vision Rehabilitation: Helping people with significant visual impairment make the best use of their remaining vision. Contact Lens Practice: P...
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