Lions International Eye Centre

Modern 18-bed ophthalmic centre with 255 staff, providing comprehensive eye care and advanced surgical procedures since 2015.

Overview

The current Eye Centre commenced operation in 2015, having moved out of the old Eye Clinic which was under the Allied Surgery Sub-BMC. The Centre has a modern facility as opposed to a former crowded clinic with narrow staircase that gave so much inconvenience to clients. The Centre has various units that make access to care very easy. With a staff strength of 255, Korle Bu Eye Centre remains a leading eye care facility in Ghana, providing compassionate care and advanced treatments. Patients receive expert attention from experienced professionals, making a difference in their eye health.

Our Leadership & Staff

The Centre is led by Head of Department Dr. Naa Naamuah Tagoe, with Administrator Mr. Peter K. Hode, Deputy Chief Nursing Officer Mrs. Agatha France-Fynn, Head of Pharmacy Dr. Jennifer Gertrude Laryea, and Accountant Mrs. Doris Arhin.

Our Services

Comprehensive eye care service
Pars Plana Vitrectomy
Phacoemulsification (Phaco) cataract surgery
Glaucoma tube implants
Exenteration
Corneal transplant
Oculoplastic surgery
Paediatric ophthalmology
Vitreo-retinal surgery
Anterior segment surgery
Neuro-ophthalmology
Refractive surgery
Research and outreach programmes
Training and education of eye care professionals

Mandate

- Provide comprehensive eye care service - Train and educate eye care professionals - Conduct research and outreach programmes - Serve as a regional hub for ophthalmology training and care

Centre Facilities

The Centre has a well-structured Biostatistics Unit which serves as the first point of call for all clients. There are twenty (20) cubicles at the consulting area for both Doctors and Nurses. The Centre has specialised clinic days to meet clients' special eye care needs. The Centre has a well-equipped Diagnostic Unit and Treatment Room. It also has a Day Care Unit where day cases that are to be discharged on the same day of surgeries are prepared, pre-operatively and post-operatively. There are serene and comfortable male, female, and private wards for admission of clients. The bed capacity for the Centre is eighteen (18). The Centre has a spacious Surgical Theatre consisting of two (2) operating rooms, recovery ward, sterilization, store, prep, and changing rooms. There is a well-equipped Optical Unit with advanced machines such as synoptophore, auto refractors and stocks of modern frames. The Centre has a pharmacy where clients can easily access their prescribed medications. There is also a private patient service area for intramural services. There is a General Office (Administration) which houses all administrative staff including the Administrator. There is a well-structured finance unit that handles revenue collection and all financial issues. There is a full-blown Research Unit that conducts general and operational research.

Facilities & Equipment

Surgical Theatre with 2 operating rooms
Recovery ward
Sterilization unit
Diagnostic Unit and Treatment Room
Day Care Unit (pre-operative and post-operative)
Male, Female, and Private Wards (18-bed capacity)
20 consulting cubicles for Doctors and Nurses
Optical Unit with synoptophore and auto refractors
Biostatistics Unit
Pharmacy
Research Unit
Private patient service area
General Office (Administration)
Finance unit

Meet Our Team

Core Management Team

Dr. Naa Naamuah TagoeHead of Department
Mr. Peter K. HodeAdministrator
Mrs. Agatha France-FynnDeputy Chief Nursing Officer
Dr. Jennifer Gertrude LaryeaHead of Pharmacy
Mrs. Doris ArhinAccountant

Consultant Ophthalmologists

Dr. Yakubu S. AdamGlaucoma/Refractive Surgeon
Dr. Edith DogbeOculoplastics
Prof. Vera Essumanpaediatric Ophthalmologist
Prof. Imoro Z. BraimahVitreo Retina
Dr. Gladys FordjuorAnterior Segment
Dr. Naa Naamuah TagoeGlaucoma/Neuro-Ophthalmologist
Dr. Dzifa Ofori-Adjeipaediatric Ophthalmologist