The Eye Focus App, an artificial intelligence-powered eye screening platform developed by Access Plus Communications, has been introduced to help expand access to basic eye health screening and promote the early detection of vision problems across Ghana.
Launched at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra on Wednesday, July 1, the mobile application is expected to support preventive eye care by enabling users to carry out preliminary eye assessments using their smartphones before seeking professional medical attention where necessary.
Addressing guests at the launch, Chief Executive Officer of Access Plus Communications, Kelvin Boateng, said the innovation was inspired by the need to make eye screening more accessible, particularly for schoolchildren and people in underserved communities.
He noted that the guiding principle behind the project was that “early detection is better protection,” adding that the platform was designed to complement, rather than replace, professional eye care services.
“Eye Focus was conceived as a bridge between technology and healthcare, between awareness and action, and ultimately between individuals and the professional eye care they need.”
Boateng stressed that technological innovation should be driven by its ability to improve lives and address real societal challenges.
“Technology should not simply exist because it is possible. It should exist because it makes life better for people.”
The app uses clinically validated screening tools to assess visual acuity, colour vision and visual field. It also provides users with instant feedback, practical eye care advice and referrals for further examination where necessary.
The Municipal Director of Health Services for La Dade-Kotopon, Dr Caryn Agyemang Prempeh, described the initiative as a welcome step towards improving preventive healthcare and encouraged the public to take advantage of the technology.
She particularly appealed to parents and guardians to be proactive in monitoring their children’s eyesight, especially if they experience difficulty seeing classroom boards.
“They should take immediate action because early intervention can make a difference for their future,” she said.
Also speaking at the event, Professor Samuel Bert Boadi-Kusi of the School of Optometry and Vision Science at the University of Cape Coast underscored the importance of routine eye examinations, particularly among older adults.
He advised individuals aged 40 years and above to have their eyes examined by an optometrist at least once every two years, while encouraging regular use of the app as an additional screening tool.
“It will be even easier to use the app regularly to check your eye health. Be sure to check both your left and right eyes on the app,” he said.
Developers emphasised that Eye Focus is intended solely for preliminary screening and public awareness and should not be regarded as a substitute for comprehensive eye examinations conducted by qualified eye care professionals.
They expressed confidence that the platform would enhance collaboration with optometrists, educational institutions and public health agencies in expanding access to preventive eye care services across Ghana and other parts of Africa.
The Eye Focus App is currently available for download on the Google Play Store.
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