Odah Afi is a vegetable vendor and mother of three.
Her work at the market is how she feeds her children and helps pay for their schooling. But over the past year, worsening vision in both eyes made even simple parts of her work increasingly difficult.
She could no longer see clearly from a distance or easily recognize people’s faces. At the market, she sometimes miscounted money or mixed up what customers asked for.
Still, Odah continued working because her family depended on her.
Then she learned that cataract surgery could restore her vision—and that Sight.org could provide the surgery at no cost to her.
When Poor Vision Made Work More Difficult
At first, Odah thought the problem with her eyesight might be temporary.
But her vision continued to get worse.
Because selling vegetables was her family’s main source of income, staying home was not an option. Odah continued going to the market even as everyday tasks became harder.
Counting money accurately became difficult. Sometimes she mixed up what customers asked for. Recognizing people from a distance was also a challenge.
Each mistake added to the stress she already carried as a mother trying to provide for three children.
Odah worried about what would happen if her eyesight continued to decline.
Searching for Help
Odah first went to a hospital, where she was prescribed eye drops and other medication.
Her vision did not improve.
She later went to another hospital, where a doctor diagnosed cataracts in both eyes and told her that surgery was necessary.
The diagnosis gave her an answer, but it also brought another concern: the cost.
For Odah, paying for cataract surgery felt out of reach.
Then the doctor told her about Sight.org and an opportunity to receive free cataract surgery in Atakpamé.
The news brought relief.
Free Cataract Surgery Through Sight.org
Odah came to Atakpamé on the scheduled day for surgery.
The Sight.org team welcomed her and cared for her throughout the process.
The surgery went well.
Afterward, Odah could see clearly again.
For a mother whose livelihood depends on serving customers, counting money, and managing her work at the market, restored sight changed everyday life in practical ways.
Returning to the Market with Clear Vision
Today, Odah can recognize people’s faces again and see clearly from a distance.
She can count money more accurately and serve customers without the same fear of making mistakes.
Most importantly, she can continue doing the work that helps feed her children and pay for their schooling.
Odah is deeply grateful to God, the Sight.org team, and everyone who helped make her surgery possible.
Because of your prayers, service, generosity, and faithful support, Odah can see clearly at the market again and continue caring for her children. Thank you.
