GAF Eye Health Foundation

GAF Eye Health Foundation is a community-focused, non-partisan, non-biased, and non-religious organization committed to improving access to quality, affordable, inclusive, and equitable eye care services in Uganda, particularly in underserved communities. The Foundation works to prevent avoidable blindness through eye screening, health education, early detection, referral, treatment, cataract surgeries,provision of spectacles etc. It promotes school and community eye health through initiatives such as the SightBuddies Project and collaborates with government institutions, health facilities, development partners, charitable organizations, and communities. GAF Eye Health Foundation upholds principles of equality, dignity, transparency, professionalism, and respect for all people regardless of their background, beliefs, gender, or status.

“Clear vision opens the door to opportunity.” Spectacles are a simple but powerful solution for correcting refractive errors such as short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism. Properly prescribed glasses improve clarity, learning, productivity, confidence and independence. Access to quality spectacles helps people see better, live better and reach their full potential.

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What you need to know about our facility

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Our rural eye health facility in Buwandyambi village in, Magale sub-county, Namisindwa district offers:

Eye examinations
Diabetic retinopathy screening
Glaucoma screening
Refractive error screening
Refraction and spectacle dispensing
Pharmacy (antibiotics, antiglaucoma drugs, steroids, steroidal antibiotics)
Referral of complex cases
Booking cataract surgery patients – we hope to provide cataract surgery in future

Opening hours

Monday to Friday	8:30am to 5pm
Saturday	9am to 1pm

Outreach services

Cataract surgery restores clear vision, renews independence, and improves quality of life. For patients in underserved communities, it means returning to work, supporting families, learning, and participating confidently in daily activities. Through accessible eye care, GAF Eye Health Foundation is helping transform lives by restoring sight and creating renewed hope.

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Our Services

Eye Care

Case Studies

EYE HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION

Eye Anatomy

Community Support

Home-based eye care brings essential eye health services closer to families, especially those facing distance, mobility, or financial barriers. Through education, basic screening, medication guidance, follow-up, and timely referrals, communities can prevent avoidable vision loss. Early identification and professional care help protect sight, improve independence, and promote healthier lives.

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Our Memorandum of Understanding with Charity Vision

In April, Charity Vision visited us at our new office building, which is still being finished. We signed a memorandum of understanding and agreed to work together in the fight against preventable blindness.