First published May 19, 2026 by Cure Blindness Project
Dr. Vera Mawusime Beyuo is a Senior Specialist and Pediatric Ophthalmologist at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, serving also as Treasurer of the Ghana Medical Association (Greater Accra Division) and Co‑Director of Comprehensive Care Limited. A dedicated clinician and advocate for child eye health, she has been instrumental in improving pediatric ophthalmic care in Ghana.
Her partnership with Cure Blindness Project stems from the organization’s long‑standing support for Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. Through this collaboration, Cure Blindness Project has provided essential logistics, strengthened residency training, and supported surgical care for children with vision‑threatening and life‑threatening eye conditions. Children battling cataracts, glaucoma, and even retinoblastoma now receive timely care—removing financial barriers that once delayed treatment.
Cure Blindness Project also sponsored Dr. Beyuo’s short‑term fellowship in pediatric oculoplasty at the Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology in Nepal. The experience offered her exposure to high‑volume, world‑class surgical centers, new surgical techniques, and even opportunities for research—resulting in her co‑authoring a peer‑reviewed publication. As Head of the Wet Lab, she has witnessed firsthand how Cure Blindness Project’s investment in equipment, consumables, and training continues to elevate ophthalmic education.
As a woman in a demanding surgical field, Dr. Beyuo is no stranger to sacrifice. She recalls leaving her one‑year‑old twins to pursue vital training opportunities abroad—choices that required resilience, family support, and unwavering commitment. She emphasizes that while balancing career and family is never easy, growth should not be postponed: “Career progression and family need to go hand in hand. On my priority list, family comes first.”
She mentors young female residents who often ask how she made it through. Her message is simple but powerful: “Take one day at a time. Work hard—there’s no substitute for it. Celebrate small victories. Even if they are baby steps, as long as you’re moving forward, you’re progressing. You are not in competition with anyone but yourself.”
In closing, Dr. Beyuo celebrates the strength and brilliance of women everywhere:
“Women are doing great. Let’s continue to shine. Take breaks when you feel overwhelmed, ask for help when you need it, and care for your physical, mental, spiritual, and social health. Let’s support one another and keep breaking barriers.”
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