Eye care using smart technology prevents blindness – Kenya
Dinsdag 14 april 2026Through this project, people in rural areas of Kenya gain access to eye care close to home. Using a smart app and artificial intelligence, local health workers can detect eye problems early on, even without an internet connection. The results are shared with specialists, who refer patients for further care if necessary.
This approach allows eye diseases to be detected and treated more quickly.
This prevents unnecessary blindness and makes high-quality eye care more accessible to people who normally have difficulty accessing medical facilities.
Goal:
Preventing blindness early on
Theme:
Digital primary care
Target audience:
10.000 people
Location:
Kenya
Health pioneer:
Milka Owuor
Project
Objective
Resultaat
Project
In rural areas, access to eye care is often lacking, which means that treatable conditions can lead to blindness. This project uses a smart app and local health workers to detect eye problems early and quickly refer patients to specialists for treatment.
Objective
Improving access to eye care by training healthcare workers and using an AI-powered app for screening and referral. This leads to earlier detection of eye diseases, faster initiation of treatment, and a reduction in preventable blindness in vulnerable communities.
Resultaat
- Duizenden mensen gescreend op oogproblemen
- Vroege detectie van behandelbare aandoeninge
- Snelle doorverwijzing naar specialisten
- Vermindering van vermijdbare blindheid
Health pioneer Milka Owuor
Milka Owuor is a physician and epidemiologist with extensive experience in public health. She works in various African countries and focuses on improving access to healthcare in remote areas. By combining technology and medical expertise, she develops innovative solutions that make healthcare more accessible and effective for vulnerable populations.
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