[Photo|MoH]Kenya has joined the world in celebrating World Sight Day 2017, with a call to action "Make Vision Count." The Ministry of Health said it has invested in technology such as the use of Phone based-portable eye examination Kit (PEEK) for school screening for refractive errors, and use of Retinal Fundus Photography in screening for diabetes complication in the eyes, with good result. The Ministry's Head of Ophthalmology, Dr Michael Gichangi advised Kenyans to make use of resources in the county referral hospitals eye clinics to retain, protect and regain their vision.It is estimated that about 9 million persons are in need of eye care services, all ranging from those who are blind, to those with ocular morbidity and those with Visual impairment. "The problems are characteristically found among the aging population over 50 years who constitute over 65% of those with Visual impairment," he said, Thursday October 12.Vision loss is largely caused by avoidable causes, which include cataract, refractive errors, and diabetic retinopathy.

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