EYE CLINIC
The eye clinic at the Methodist Faith Healing Hospital is a well-functioning unit headed by an optometrist and aided by an ophthalmic nurse, optician and five nurses. The clinic operates four days out of the working week with Tuesdays reserved for community outreaches. Exercises conducted during these outreaches include free screening of elementary and junior high students, health education and promotion. Optometrist Dr. Prempeh (in light purple shirt) speaks to a patient while a nurse looks on. During the screening program, those identified as having eye problems are advised to come to the clinic for further assessment. Usually the solution to most of these eye problems is providing a pair of eye glasses. Unfortunately, most people in our catchment area are often too poor to afford a pair of glasses. The national health insurance covers for most eye exams but does not cover prescription eye glasses. This means that those needing glasses either have to find the m