Diabetic Retionpathy is a common condition that effects eyes of individuals with diabetes. Our experienced team uses advanced imaging techniques to screen for diabetic retinopathy. If not detected early, diabetic retionpathy can lead to vision loss or permanent blindness.
Sickle cell retinopathy is a condition that affects the eyes of individuals with sickle cell disease. We offer specialized screening to detect and manage retinal changes associated with this condition. It can lead to permanent blindness if not detected early.
Located within the Diabetes Clinic
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi
Located on the ground floor below Rods and Cones
Opposite the Chiefs Palace
Located across from Suntreso Diabetes Centre
Located within Manhyia Diabetes Centre
Coming Soon!!!
The African Eye Imaging Imaging Centre is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art ophthalmic imaging services at an affordable cost for detecting and managing diabetic retinopathy and sickle cell retinopathy. Our highly skilled ophthalmologists and technicians are committed to preserving your vision.
Dr Akwasi Ahmed is currently the only vitreoretinal surgeon in the Ashanti Region and aspires to prevent retinal blindness in Ghana. After completing his medical degree, business degree, and ophthalmology residency at KNUST, he underwent subspeciatly surgical retina training at the world-renowned Aravind Eye Hospital, is a Consultant at Komfo Anokye, and runs his own successful private practice - Rods and Cones.
Dr Arthur Brant is a physician, scientist, and engineer. He studied computer science at Stanford University, worked at Google as a software engineer for 6 years, and returned to Stanford to complete his medical degree. He serves as a clinical advisor for CureBlindness.org, a consultant for Google Research, and technical lead for Pr3vent blindness. He is currently an Ophthalmology resident at Stanford and is cofounder and CTO of Africa Eye Imaging Centre.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please get in touch with us.
Plot 8 Block B Asokwa, Bosomtwe Frimpong Street, Kumasi. Ashanti, Ghana
+233244771158