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Health: Why is everyone in glasses?

 Dr Ezron Kibet an Optometrist at Omega Eye clinic in Nakuru during an interview with the Standard on May 23, 2022. [Harun Wathari, Standard]

For 22 years Beth Neri has been battling glaucoma, a condition that damages the eyes' optic nerves. The condition is mostly caused by high pressure in the eyes.

Neri, 32, has children battling the same condition, which is expensive without health insurance.

"I spent Sh10,000 on each child's spectacles. The optometrist advised us to do regular checkups to monitor their conditiong. It's overwhelming," she said.

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