page_title: Optometry in Ghana
hierarchical_section_title: Optometry in Ghana
context_page_description: Optometry is a relatively new field in eye care in Ghana.
context_section_description: Optometry is a relatively new field in eye care in Ghana.
caption: An optical refractor (phoropter) in use.
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