Majority of people in and around Akwamu Gyakiti, in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region, have some kind of eye defect as a result of dust deposition caused by the poor roads.

This came to light during a free eye screening for the residents in the area.

Hundreds of residents were screened on various health complications and eye-related issues but those with eye defects topped the number of people screened.

In an interview with Onua TV, Dr. Jerry Agyemang of Rich Life Natural Herbal Centre explained that most of the people with eye defects got them as a result of dust from the bad roads.

He said those with eye defects were asked to acquire spectacles.

The wife of Akwamu Gyakiti Chief, Antoinette Adom Bekai, who is also a nurse and facilitated the health screening, was elated such an exercise was organised for the people.

She said not only the dust from the bad roads but also in various schools affect the eyes of pupils.

Madam Adom Bekai explained that when these children play in the dusty environments it can affect their eyes.