WHAT DO WE DO?  

Having measure visual acuity  (how well somebody sees), we examine the intraocular pressure, the anterior segment and the fundus ( back of the eye ) Together with the medical history we advise and treat accordingly. In 2022 we served 36,552 patients

We assess and measure the need for spectacles,  advise on the appropriate type of lens, and make the spectacles required. Last year we dispensed 1,699 distance and 1,892 reading spectacles. We offer a large selection of quality and pocket-friendly frames for the clients to choose, according to their preference and needs. 

The most common procedure we perform is to remove the cloudy lens inside the eye and replace that with a manufactured one. 

We offer both Phacoemulsification with a foldable lens and Small Incision Cataract Surgery depending on the lens and the patient

this a short surgical procedure done under Local anaesthetic 

in 2022 we performed 1,664 cataract operations

Cataracts can occur in children  81 of these operations were on paediatric cataract 

People with glaucoma require regular care for the rest of their lives. We treat approx 6,500 patients with glaucoma, performing laser and surgical procedures together with eye drops and monitoring  

Poorly managed Diabetes can cause eye complications, even blindness. 

Routine fundus examination ( of the back of the eye) and retinal photos with injections or laser treatment together with careful diabetic management can prevent this

Not everyone's sight can be fully restored. For those with reduced vision but some amount of sight, we supply and teach the use of magnification aids, use of contrast of the environment so we can help them perform their normal activities. We assess children with Low Vision in schools and at home and provide training and support to the teachers to explain how to enhance and allow learning for their visually impaired students. 672 people were supported in our Low Vision Clinic in 2022. 

Light Amplification of Simulated Radiation ( LASER) is a tool which we use to treat diabetic complications in the eye, high eye pressures, tears in the retina, and capsule opacities 

Working with our Community is key to reaching the people who needs us. Last year, our 6  Community Based Workers visited 12,072 people in the field, both in Kwale County and beyond. We visited schools, medical camps, churches , mosques, womens' groups, clinics and never stopped raising awareness about the importance of eyecare among the local communities. 

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Training of professionals, both for our staff and the eye care sector in general is the most important thing we do to sustain quality care in Kenya 

Medical and non-medical staff are offered training opportunities to develop their skills. We develop and run training for all cadres of eye care workers. 

People whose sight cannot be restored need support to adjust

We teach how to get around and do your day to day activities so that you regain or continue to enjoy a level of independence. We work to maximise peoples' quality of life, enabling them to remain productive citizens despite their visual disability.