Vison loss: Why more Kenyans are seeking eyeglasses Health 42 min ago

Most eye clinic s are routine, involving an eye exam or a new pair of glasses, with such ordinary s making up 81 per cent of all optical s and 82 per cent of spending.

They account for just 1 per cent of s, yet five per cent of total spending, costing an average of Sh91,460 per case, more than seven times the Sh12,974 cost of a routine .

According to Dr Opiyo, this tendency to ignore early warning signs is particularly prevalent in eye care, leading to preventable vision loss.