"A Clearer Tomorrow for Generations."
Raising awareness, promoting early detection, and advocating for accessible eye care for communities across Ghana
Say No To Cataract & Glaucoma Foundation is dedicated to promoting eye health, raising awareness about cataracts and glaucoma, encouraging early detection, and advocating for accessible eye care.
Our approach is rooted in compassion, cultural understanding and collaboration with communities and partners who share our vision of healthier eyes and brighter lives.
Cataracts and glaucoma are among the leading causes of vision loss, but early detection and timely treatment can help protect sight. Learning about eye health is the first step toward prevention.
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens that can cause blurry or reduced vision. Cataracts are common with ageing and can often be treated effectively with surgery.
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss. It may develop without noticeable early symptoms, making regular eye examinations important.
Many eye conditions may develop without early warning signs. Regular comprehensive eye examinations can help detect problems early, support timely care, and help protect vision.
Cataracts can often be treated effectively with surgery when they significantly affect vision. Glaucoma treatment may include prescribed eye drops, laser treatment, or surgery, depending on the individual’s condition.
Regular eye examinations, protecting your eyes from excessive UV exposure, managing health conditions, and avoiding smoking can support long-term eye health. Early detection is an important part of protecting vision.
Families and communities play an important role in promoting eye health. Encouraging loved ones to have regular eye examinations and supporting people to seek timely care can help protect sight.
From rural villages to urban centres, our outreach teams bring free eye screenings, education, and referrals to those who need them most.
Eye health education can help individuals and families understand the importance of early detection, regular eye examinations, and timely care.
We provide clear and practical eye-health information to help individuals and communities understand cataracts, glaucoma, risk factors, and the importance of protecting their sight.Early Detection Can Protect Sight
Many eye conditions may develop without noticeable symptoms. Encouraging regular eye examinations can help people identify problems early and seek appropriate professional care.
We believe lasting change comes through collaboration with communities, health professionals, organisations, volunteers, and partners committed to improving access to eye-health information and care.
Our leadership is committed to advancing eye-health awareness, early detection, community education, and access to appropriate eye care across Ghana.
Founder & Executive Director
Rosemary Akua Simpson is the Founder and Executive Director of Say No To Cataract & Glaucoma Foundation. She is an HR and Finance professional and Leadership & Growth Coach whose commitment to eye-health advocacy is rooted in a desire to raise awareness, encourage early detection, and help communities take action to protect their sight.
Co-Founder & Strategic Partner
Benjamin Duodu supports the Foundation’s mission through collaboration, community engagement, and strategic partnerships that help strengthen our efforts to promote eye health and prevent avoidable blindness.
The journey of Say No To Cataract & Glaucoma Foundation is deeply personal to our Founder, Rosemary Akua Simpson. Her grandfather lived the last 40 years of his life completely blind, an experience that showed her the profound impact vision loss can have on individuals and families.
Her mother has also been diagnosed with glaucoma and now has only a small amount of vision remaining. Watching her mother navigate life with limited sight has further strengthened Rosemary’s commitment to eye-health awareness, early detection, and access to appropriate eye care.
These experiences inspired Rosemary to establish Say No To Cataract & Glaucoma Foundation with a vision to raise awareness about cataracts and glaucoma, encourage regular eye examinations and early detection, and advocate for accessible eye care.
“I cannot change my grandfather’s story. But I can help change someone else’s.”
Today, the Foundation is committed to helping individuals and communities understand the importance of protecting their sight and seeking timely eye care.
Explore trusted information on cataracts and glaucoma. Find practical guidance on maintaining eye health, recognizing warning signs, and accessing professional care for you and your family.
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens that can cause blurry or reduced vision. Learn about common symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options, including cataract surgery.
Glaucoma can damage the optic nerve and may develop without noticeable early symptoms. Learn about the importance of regular eye examinations, early detection, and appropriate treatment.
Finding the right eye-care service can make a difference. Use reliable local health resources to identify eye clinics, hospitals, and screening services where you can seek professional care.
Simple habits can support healthy eyes. Protect your eyes from excessive sunlight, maintain a healthy lifestyle, avoid smoking, and have regular comprehensive eye examinations.
Stay informed about our programmes, community activities, eye-health initiatives, and updates as we work to promote eye health and prevent avoidable blindness.
We support community outreach activities that promote eye-health awareness, encourage regular eye examinations, and help people understand the importance of early detection and timely care.
Through educational activities and community engagement, we share practical information about cataracts, glaucoma, early detection, and ways to protect vision.
We believe collaboration with communities, health professionals, organisations, and volunteers is essential to expanding eye-health awareness and improving access to appropriate care.
Whether you volunteer, support our work, or simply spread the word, your involvement can help promote eye health and protect sight in our communities.
Support our mission to promote eye-health awareness, encourage early detection, and help communities access appropriate eye care. Every contribution can help us reach more people with life-changing information and support.
Join us in promoting eye-health awareness and supporting community outreach. We welcome people who can contribute their time, skills, and passion to our mission.
Share our message with your family, friends, church, workplace, or community. Raising awareness about cataracts, glaucoma, and early detection can help more people take action to protect their sight.
Whether you want to volunteer, partner, donate, or learn more about our programmes — reach out today.
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Rosemary Akua Simpson is a dedicated HR and Finance professional, Leadership & Growth Coach, and the visionary founder of Say No To Cataract & Glaucoma Foundation. Her leadership is driven by personal experience, deep compassion, and an unwavering commitment to eye-health advocacy across Ghana.
“I cannot change my grandfather’s story. But I can help change someone else’s.”
Rosemary’s journey began with a deeply personal motivation: her grandfather lived the last 40 years of his life completely blind, while her mother has been diagnosed with glaucoma and now retains only limited vision. Witnessing the profound impact that preventable vision loss has on families ignited in Rosemary a powerful purpose — to ensure no one else endures the same isolation and hardship.
With a strong background in human resources, finance, and coaching, Rosemary brings strategic leadership, organisational expertise, and heartfelt empathy to every initiative the Foundation undertakes. She established Say No To Cataract & Glaucoma Foundation to raise awareness about cataracts and glaucoma, encourage regular eye examinations and early detection, and advocate for accessible, quality eye care for communities across Ghana.
Under her guidance, the Foundation has grown into a trusted voice in community eye-health education, outreach programmes, and partnerships that bring free screenings, practical information, and hope to those who need it most.