OVER 100 CHILDREN BENEFIT FROM FREE EYE CHECK-UP
More than 100 children of Kapyagan Village in Chesumei County have benefited from a free eye clinic sponsored by the County Government of Nandi and facilitated by Operation Eyesight. 
The free consultation and checkup at AIC Kapyagan Church saw hundreds of children screened for eye-related disorders and those with extreme cases referred to Kapsabet County Referral Hospital for further medication.
Speaking during the event, Florah Kiplagat, the County Ophthalmic Clinical Officer and Cataract Surgeon based at the Kapsabet County Referral Hospital said the free medical camp targeted school going children with eye problems, who are unable to travel to distant hospitals for check-up or fear by parents for the cost implications.
She emphasised that early intervention is key to preventing more severe issues later in life.
“Protecting children’s vision as they grow is crucial,” she said. Florah further explained basic eye examination techniques and how to recognise symptoms that could indicate potential eye diseases. “Failure to address these issues can negatively impact a child’s academic performance, social participation, and future economic productivity,” she warned.
The parents and guardians who accompanied their children to the camp were thankful to County and Operation Eyesight for facilitating the free eye check-up and awareness.
Through organizing free medical camps at regular intervals, The County Department of Health in partnership with Operation Eyesight takes medical care to needy areas where people live without easy access to healthcare services.