Department of Optometry and Visual Science, KNUST Receives Ultramodern Equipment from National Vision
The Department of Optometry and Visual Science at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Ghana has received an impressive donation of state-of-the-art equipment from National Vision, Inc.
National Vision, the second-largest optical retail company in the United States, donated six Topcon Lensometers, two Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopes, and one Topcon Autorefractor. This donation will provide students with access to the latest diagnostic technology and prepare them for successful careers in the rapidly evolving healthcare profession. The modern technology incorporated into the equipment will further improve students' knowledge of current trends in eye care.
Dr. Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo, the Head of the Department of Optometry and Visual Science, expressed his gratitude to National Vision for their generous donation, stating that "this state-of-the-art equipment will significantly enhance our ability to improve the quality of education for our students”.
The Department of Optometry and Visual Science, KNUST aims to educate optometrists to the highest level of proficiency, integrity, and professionalism, enabling graduates to practice at the cutting edge of this quickly developing field of optometry. The donation from National Vision will help to achieve this goal and ensure that students are fully prepared for their future careers in the healthcare industry.
