Poor vision in children affects performance in school and has negative influence on the future of the child. Children with vision problems have trouble reading blackboards, notes or other classroom presentation materials.

• About 14.8% of children aged 0-14 years have visual impairment
• About 29.2% of children 15 – 24 years have visual impairment

(Source: Kenya National disability survey 2007 report)

What can be done?

The School Health policy directs visual acuity checks before admission to schools, annual school eye screening, vitamin A supplementation to children under five years and early detection and referral of those with injuries and poor vision (MOPHS and MOE, 2009). 

With your support and generous donation we will offer vision screening and treatment of eye diseases and conditions free of Cost to needy and vulnerable children in our local schools.