In 2022, Beleyi Theophile was playing football when the ball struck him in the face.
The impact caused pain, especially in his left eye. His parents wanted to help, but because of their limited financial resources, they could not take him to a hospital. Instead, the family sought help from a traditional healer.
Over the following years, Beleyi’s vision continued to worsen.
Eventually, a notice circulating in his village led his father to Sight.org—and gave Beleyi an opportunity to receive the eye care his family had not been able to afford.
When an Eye Injury Changed Daily Life
After the accident, Beleyi’s left eye became increasingly blurry and developed a visible white spot.
The treatment the family had been given did not improve his vision. As time passed, seeing clearly became more difficult.
For Beleyi, the changes affected both school and the activities he enjoyed.
He had to ask to sit in the front row of his classroom so he could read what was written on the board. Outside of school, he stopped playing football altogether.
Beleyi was afraid that another accident could injure his remaining good eye.
That fear also made him more hesitant to play and have fun with friends.
Feeling Different from His Friends
Poor vision was not the only challenge Beleyi faced.
Some of his friends in the village made fun of the white spot on his eye. Their comments left him feeling frustrated and different from those around him.
Meanwhile, his parents watched his vision continue to decline while knowing they could not afford the hospital care he needed.
Then Beleyi’s father heard about free eye consultations being offered through Sight.org.
He took Beleyi to be examined.
Finding Cataract Care Through Sight.org
During the consultation, doctors diagnosed Beleyi with a cataract and explained that surgery could restore his vision.
For Beleyi and his father, the news brought hope after years of uncertainty.
Beleyi later traveled to Atakpamé for cataract surgery through Sight.org. The team welcomed him and explained what would happen before the operation.
The surgery went well.
The next day, Beleyi’s bandage was removed.
He could see clearly again.
After years of blurry vision, fear, and difficulty at school, Beleyi had his sight back.
Back to School, Football, and Everyday Life
Today, Beleyi no longer needs to depend on the front row to see the board clearly.
He can play football with his friends again without carrying the same fear about his eyesight. He also feels more confident and comfortable around others.
For Beleyi, restored sight means being able to return to simple parts of life he had been missing—learning, playing, and enjoying time with his friends.
He is grateful to God, the Sight.org team, and everyone who helped make his surgery possible.
Stories like Beleyi’s are possible because of the people who pray, serve, give, and stand alongside Sight.org’s work in Togo.
Because of you, Beleyi can see clearly again. Thank you.
