The School of Optometry and Vision Science at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has been awarded a $25,000 grant to implement the Optometric Service and Community Outreach for Practical Experience (Opto-SCOPE) project. This initiative is generously funded by Optometry Giving Sight.

Opto-SCOPE will establish mobile eye care units within Community-based Health Planning Services (CHPS) compounds in Ghana’s Central Region. The project seeks to provide sustained optometric services to underserved communities while offering final-year optometry students invaluable clinical training under the direct supervision of faculty members.

Unlike traditional, one-time outreach efforts, Opto-SCOPE introduces a sustainable model of continuous community engagement, enhancing both public access to essential eye care and the professional development of UCC’s future optometrists.

The project is spearheaded by Dr. Michael Ntodie and Dr. Enyam Morny, with the full involvement of the School’s faculty, who will supervise and guide students in delivering community-oriented eye care services