Dr. Stephen Akafo (FRCOphth) is a distinguished
Ghanaian consultant ophthalmologist and specialist in eye care,
retinal surgery, and ophthalmic research.
He serves as a leading consultant at
Akafo Eye Services in Accra, Ghana, and has held
senior roles, including Head of Ophthalmology at institutions
such as Barnor Memorial Hospital.
Professional Qualifications & Leadership
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Fellowship:
Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth).
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Clinical Practice:
Consultant Ophthalmologist at Akafo Eye Services.
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Specializations:
General Ophthalmology, Retinal Surgery, Glaucoma Management,
and Pediatric Eye Conditions.
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Academic & Clinical Roles:
Formerly associated with the University of Ghana and
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, contributing to medical education
and surgical training across West Africa.
Clinical Focus & Research Contributions
Dr. Akafo has significantly contributed to academic literature
and international multi-center studies focused on eye diseases
prevalent in West African populations.
Major Research Areas
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Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG):
Participated in major cross-ancestry genome-wide association
studies (GWAS) investigating genetic risk factors and
intraocular pressure variations in populations of African origin.
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Retinal Disorders & Maculopathy:
Contributed to clinical evaluations of retinal and choroidal
thickness in indigenous Ghanaian populations, as well as
landmark investigations into West African Crystalline
Maculopathy (WACM).
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Sickle Cell Retinopathy & Ocular Manifestations:
Co-authored research examining the magnitude and patterns
of ocular complications in patients with sickle cell disease
at Korle-Bu Hospital in Accra.
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Pediatric Ophthalmology:
Investigated early detection, presentation stages, and
patient outcomes for retinoblastoma in children.
