Ghanaian actress widely recognized as Maame Gyanwaa from the famous show “Cow and Chicken,” has recently shared her struggle with a severe eye condition spanning four years.
“If I lose my sight completely, I will search for poisons used for pests and drink them. I cannot live without my eyes,” she confessed.
During a heartfelt interview with blogger ZionFelix, Maame Gyanwaa recounted her journey battling the ailment. It all started with misdiagnoses, from malaria to glaucoma.
Eventually, doctors discovered a blood clot behind her eye, a condition they deemed incurable.
“I have already spent over 11,000 cedis on treatment, but it’s not enough. I have lost all sight in my left eye, and my vision in the right eye is blurry. I experience frequent blackouts in that eye,” she shared.
In her quest for more affordable treatment, Maame Gyanwaa makes a monthly journey from Accra to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, incurring transportation costs of up to GH₵400 each trip.
Despite offers for overseas treatment, doctors have ruled out surgery after reviewing her medical scans.
Adding to her challenges, Maame Gyanwaa tragically lost her son to cancer in 2021, a devastating ordeal that further depleted her financial resources, despite support received from the President at the time.
Currently sustaining herself through bead-making, a craft that relies on her vision, Maame Gyanwaa expressed despair over her dwindling finances and the lack of acting opportunities.
“I haven’t been called for any acting gigs. I’ve been surviving on my own. I appeal to people to help me in any way they can. I am quickly losing hope,” she said tearfully.
Amid economic challenges and growing medical expenses, Maame Gyanwaa voiced her concern, appealing for support from her fans and colleagues.
She candidly shared the depth of her anguish, expressing fears of contemplating suicide if she were to lose her right eye.