About Us
The Saint Thomas Eye Centre is a privately owned specialist eye clinic with state-of-the-art facilities based in Ghana’s capital, Accra. It used to be called the North Western Eye Centre but changed to its current name in 2013.
We provide a wide range of medical, surgical and laser services as well as specialized hi-tech investigations in ophthalmology. Our team of consultant ophthalmic surgeons perform routine surgical services in Glaucoma, Cataract, Strabismus and Retina. Our surgical services portfolio include a wide range of vitreoretina surgeries, phacoemulsification, manual small incisional cataract surgeries (SICS), trabeculectomy, muscle procedures and a wide range of laser surgeries.
Our Vision is to provide high quality multi-disciplinary eye care services to all in need employing systems that ensure that no one is left out because of poverty, geographical barrier, social and political orientation, ethnicity, colour and race.
Welcome to Saint Thomas Eye Clinic, Accra Ghana.
On this website you can also read about our location, core values, community and charitable services and contacts. You can also visit our photo gallery to have a look at some of our activities.
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What is a cataract?
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What are the symptoms of cataract?
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What causes a cataract?
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How is a cataract detected?
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How fast does a cataract develop?
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How is cataract treated?
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When should surgery be done?
Our Services at Saint Thomas Eye Clinic
Vitreo-retina Services
Saint Thomas is one of the few centres in Ghana where vitreo-retina services are available on regular bases. With the installation of our 5000cpm 23-Gauge Galaxy TurboVit vitrector, we are pioneers in high-speed sutureless vitreo-retina surgeries in Ghana
Laser Services
We provide both diagnostic and interventional laser services. Our diagnostic range includes laser scanning of the retinal nerve fibre layer and optic nerve head as well as macular thickness analysis in both Glaucoma and Vitreo-retinal diseases,
Phacoemulsification
Cataract surgery is gradually moving into the laser age in the developed world and poor countries and poor countries cannot afford to get stuck into SICS. In 2010, Saint Thomas became one of the first hospitals in Ghana to provide phacoemulsification surgeries
Optical Services
A refractive error, or refraction error, is an error in the focusing of light by the eye and a frequent reason for reduced visual acuity.
At Saint thomas Eye Clinic we provide a wide range of Optical Services.
Information For Adults Having Adjustable Squint Surgery
A squint is caused by an eye muscle imbalance. A weak eye muscle can cause one eye to turn in, out, up or down.
Aims of Surgery
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To realign the eyes so ‘control’ of drift is made easier. This is only possible if the patient has some ability to control their squint prior to surgery.
Saint Thomas Eye Clinic is well Known for performing several cosmetic squint seguries each year.
Resources: What is Glaucoma?
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Glaucoma is an eye disease, which is usually painless, but which can cause serious loss of eyesight.
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It is due to pressure within the eyes which rises above the normal level because of poor drainage of fluid within the eye. This causes damage to the main nerve to the eye.
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The early loss of sight is often unnoticed because it is at the edge of the vision and unfortunately once lost cannot be restored.
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It is the most common cause of irreversible blindness in Ghana, accounting for some 21% of all causes of blindness in the country
Watch Videos Our Outreach
Strabismus Surgery in Children
This leaflet is designed to give as much information as possible about children who are about to have, or will need, squint surgery. It is not meant to frighten you or put you off, merely to make parents fully aware of the benefits, risks and complications involved.
Visit us
Mataheko Flamingo, Near Faith Cathedral,
Accra Ghana.
nfo@saint-thomaseyeclinic
+233 246866580