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Eye-care should be regulated in Kenya

Just like the other departments in healthcare, the eye-care department in Kenya is has been heavily infested with quacks.

Quacks are strategically located in every urban setting, claiming to be offering eye-care services without the required knowledge in ophthalmology or optometry. Their services range from illegal glass prescriptions to illegal cataract services, rendering many unsuspecting citizens blind or visually impaired.

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