Ghanaian optometrist Dr Jerome Emmanuel Abaka-Cann has made history after becoming the first Ghanaian—and one of only two Africans—to be inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) under its Special Category. Dr Abaka-Cann achieved the feat in November 2024, alongside Nigerian Navy Commander and optometrist Dr Tamunominabo Edah, marking a significant milestone for African representation in global optometry leadership.