Rose was a child when a stick struck her left eye.
Afterward, she could only see with her right eye. Her parents did what they could, but the damage remained.
As she grew older, the effects followed her into everyday life. Reading and writing at school became difficult and often caused headaches. Eventually, she left school and began learning hairdressing.
Even then, she struggled.
Styling hair requires careful attention to detail, and Rose often needed a coworker to help finish her clients’ hair. She wanted to do the work herself, but her vision made it difficult.
Finding Help in Atakpamé
Years later, Rose visited a hospital to ask whether anything could be done for her eye.
The doctor told her surgery might restore her sight.
The problem was the cost.
Then she learned about a Sight.org outreach taking place in Atakpamé. With help from her brother, she made the trip and received surgery.
The procedure took only a short time.
When the bandage was removed, Rose could see with both eyes again.
Back to Work
These days, Rose is back at work doing what she loves.
She no longer needs someone else to help finish her clients’ hair. She works on her own and says she no longer experiences the headaches that came from relying on one eye for so many years.
For Rose, the change is simple and practical. She can do her work independently.
Thank you for helping make surgeries like Rose’s possible. Because of you, Rose can see with both eyes again.