At first, a trachoma infection looks a bit like a case of pink eye: red, irritated eyes, maybe some swelling and discharge. But for many people in the world, a trachoma infection is a serious concern. If left untreated, it can lead to severe pain, vision loss and even blindness. The bacteria that cause trachoma… Continue reading Clean water, clear vision: The link between water and eye health
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Gift of Sight â the gift that keeps on giving
When Florence began losing her sight to cataracts, her daughter, Rose, watched helplessly as her mother lost not only her independence but also her joy. âShe was complaining that she could see smoke,â says Rose, who lives with her mother in Kakamega, located in western Kenya. âShe would always say that she could see people… Continue reading Gift of Sight â the gift that keeps on giving
Q&A with Governor of Elgeyo-Marakwet County, KenyaÂ
The March 2023 opening of the new operation theatre at the eye unit at Iten County Referral Hospital in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Kenya was a milestone for the entire community, bringing patients living in surrounding areas more access to advanced eye health care than ever before. It was made possible through partnership between Operation Eyesight and… Continue reading Q&A with Governor of Elgeyo-Marakwet County, KenyaÂ
No headaches thanks to new reading glasses
Kenyan schoolteacher Dinah says some of her best memories include the âah-ha!â moments when her students realized they could read and write. Now retired, she looks forward to evenings when she reads to her granddaughters, passing knowledge between generations. âItâs an honour to share my passion for teaching with the girls, though there was a… Continue reading No headaches thanks to new reading glasses