Myopia prevalent among schoolboys in Kakamega

Students from the Department of Optometry and Vision Science at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology conducting a free eye screening camp at Bukura Health Center during the World Sight Day where 1000 patients received free reading glasses on October 14, 2021.[Nathan Ochunge, Standard]

At least 7.5 per cent of learners in Kakamega town suffer from Myopia.

Experts from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology are now investigating the possible cause of the condition in learners around Kakamega town and why the cases are high among male students.