Low Vision Project (c/o PCEA Kikuyu Eye Unit)

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Project Name: Low Vision Project (c/o PCEA Kikuyu Eye Unit)
Project Description: Low Vision Services
TC for other Opthalmic Staff
Location: Kenya, Kikuyu
Campaign:Vision 2020
Project Information: This model low vision unit is based at the PCEA Kikuyu Eye Hospital on the outskirts of Nairobi and provides services for low vision clients at that locale. In addition this program provides support to other medical / education / rehabilitation projects within Kenya and the region. A Low Vision Therapist training course has been established in collaboration with the government.

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by Country: Kenya
by Campaign: Vision 2020
by Field of Work: Projects for People with Visual Impairment
Training of Staff, Specialists or Volunteers
by Clinical Condition: Cataract Glaucoma Low Vision
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