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30 years of quality eyecare! 👁️ The commonest cause of blindness is cataract. It is a charitable institution and an affordable contribution only.

One in every hundred Kenyans are blind. 80% of this blindness is avoidable, ie it could have been prevented or is still treatable. This clouding of the focusing lens inside the eye is solved with a 15 minute operation. The main reason that so many people suffer avoidable blindness is lack of quality eye care which people can reach. The Kwale District Eye Centre (KDEC) was set up in 1993 to provide affordable, accessible, comprehensive eye care to the community. It was started by Dr H E Roberts MBE FRCOphth FEACO who recognized the need for eye care in the district. Since 1993, the KDEC has gone from strength to strength. It has grown from a small and modest structure to an impressive eye care clinic that meets international standards and regulations. The KDEC began with a staff of 3 which has grown over the years into a team of almost 50 members. To date, over 300,000 patients have been seen by the Kwale District Eye Centre both at the clinic and out on the field.

09/09/2026

A moment from a typical day at the clinic—examining a patient at the slit lamp 👁️ and being reminded of why I love what I do. 😊

“Working at this facility has given me the opportunity to meet and care for patients from different backgrounds 🤝, while continuously learning and growing professionally 📚. I particularly value the emphasis on patient-centered care, teamwork, and creating an environment where patients feel comfortable and well cared for. 🏥❤️”

“There’s something truly fulfilling about knowing that the work we do can have a lasting impact on a person’s vision and quality of life. 💙”

📅 Book an eye check at Kwale Eye Centre today.
📞 Call us or walk in to book an appointment!
📲 WhatsApp: https://wa.me/254717785996
📍 Location: https://shorturl.at/4krq3
📱 Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/kwaleeyecentre
🌐 www.kwaleeye.org 🌐
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*** Celebrating over 30 years of providing eye care services ***

05/09/2026

👁️ A routine eye check can reveal more than you expect. 🔍

Alice came to Kwale Eye Centre for a routine examination. 👩🏽 She is a lovely example of why we encourage everyone, at every age, to have their eyes checked. 💙

During her examination, we discovered a mild eye allergy. 👁️ Eye allergies are very common and are usually not sight-threatening, but they can cause persistent itching, watering and irritation. 😣 For children in particular, that discomfort can interfere with reading, concentration, learning and everyday activities. 📚

Once you know what is causing the problem, it can be properly managed. ✅💊

You don’t need to wait until you notice a problem with your vision. ❌👀 Regular eye checks are an important part of looking after your health. 🩺❤️📅

Come to Kwale Eye Centre for your eye examination. 💙👁️

Quality Eyecare for Everyone. 🌟👓🤝

📅 Book an eye check at Kwale Eye Centre today.
📞 Call us or walk in to book an appointment!
📲 WhatsApp: https://wa.me/254717785996
📍 Location: https://shorturl.at/4krq3
📱 Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/kwaleeyecentre
🌐 www.kwaleeye.org 🌐
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*** Celebrating over 30 years of providing eye care services ***

20/08/2026

At Kwale Eye Centre, we believe that good eye care starts with a conversation. 🗣️

In this photograph, Mishi is taking time to talk with a patient about the important connection between general health and eye health. 👁️ Conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and other health concerns can have a significant impact on vision, making patient education an essential part of every eye examination. 📋

Taking the time to listen, explain, and answer questions helps patients better understand their eye health and make informed decisions about their care. 💬

Looking after your eyes is about more than just seeing clearly today – it is about protecting your vision for the future. 🔮

Take the first step towards healthier eyes. 👣 Book your eye examination with Kwale Eye Centre today. 📅

📅 Book an eye check at Kwale Eye Centre today.
📞 Call us or walk in to book an appointment!
📲 WhatsApp: https://wa.me/254717785996
📍 Location: https://shorturl.at/4krq3
📱 Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/kwaleeyecentre
🌐 www.kwaleeye.org 🌐
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*** Celebrating over 30 years of providing eye care services ***

28/07/2026

🥽 Our eyes are irreplaceable. Protect them every day. 👷‍♂️🦺

Every day, thousands of people work in environments where their eyes are exposed to dust, flying debris, sparks, chemicals and other hazards. 🏗️⚡🧪 It only takes a split second for an accident to cause permanent damage. ⏱️💥😔

The good news is that many eye injuries are completely preventable. ✅🙌

In this photograph, a construction worker is setting a great example by wearing the correct personal protective equipment, including safety glasses. 👷‍♂️🛡️👓

Protecting your eyes should be as routine as wearing a hard hat or safety boots. 🪖🥾

Whether you’re working on a building site, welding, cutting grass, using power tools, farming, or carrying out DIY projects at home, always think about your eyes before you begin. 🔧🌾🔨🏠

Prevention is always better than cure. 💡❤️‍🩹 A simple pair of protective glasses could save your sight. 🥽✨

At Kwale Eye Centre, we believe healthy vision is worth protecting every single day. 🏥💙👁️

Everyone needs an eye check. Regular eye examinations help protect your sight and ensure your eyes stay healthy for years to come. 🩺📅👀

📅 Book an eye check at Kwale Eye Centre today.
📞 Call us or walk in to book an appointment!
📲 WhatsApp: https://wa.me/254717785996
📍 Location: https://shorturl.at/4krq3
📱 Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/kwaleeyecentre
🌐 www.kwaleeye.org 🌐
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*** Celebrating over 30 years of providing eye care services ***

21/07/2026

👓 Seeing clearly changes everything. ✨

Whether you’re reading a message on your phone, driving safely, working on a computer, enjoying a beautiful sunset or recognising the face of someone you love, clear vision makes every moment easier. 📱🌅❤️

In this photograph, Antonette is carefully measuring a patient’s prescription to ensure their glasses provide the clearest, most comfortable vision possible. 👁️🔬

Precision matters, because the right spectacles can transform everyday life. 🎯🕶️

Many people think they only need glasses when their vision becomes very blurred. In reality, our eyes change throughout life. 👶🔄👴

Children may need glasses to learn confidently at school, adults often need them for work or driving, and as we get older, almost everyone finds they need help focusing on near tasks such as reading. 📚👩‍🎓🧑‍💻

The first step is a comprehensive eye examination. It not only determines whether you need glasses, but can also detect eye diseases and other health conditions before they affect your sight. 🩺✅

Everyone needs an eye check. 🌍👁️

📍Visit Kwale Eye Centre and let our experienced team help you see your world more clearly. 🏥👓🌟

📅 Book an eye check at Kwale Eye Centre today.
📞 Call us or walk in to book an appointment!
📲 WhatsApp: https://wa.me/254717785996
📍 Location: https://shorturl.at/4krq3
📱 Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/kwaleeyecentre
🌐 www.kwaleeye.org 🌐
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*** Celebrating over 30 years of providing eye care services ***

13/07/2026

👁️ Give your eyes the break they deserve. 💻📱

In today’s digital world, many of us spend hours looking at computers, tablets and smartphones. While technology keeps us connected, too much uninterrupted screen time can leave our eyes feeling tired, dry and strained.

If you spend long periods on a screen, remember to:
👁️ Blink often to keep your eyes naturally lubricated.
🌳 Look into the distance to relax your focusing muscles.
☕ Take regular breaks from intensive near work.

At Kwale Eye Centre, we recommend the simple 20-20-20 Rule:

➡️ Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet (6 metres) away for 20 seconds.

This simple habit can help reduce digital eye strain and keep your eyes feeling more comfortable throughout the day.

Whether you’re working, studying or scrolling, your eyes work hard for you every day. Give them the care they deserve.

Everyone needs an eye check. Regular eye examinations ensure your vision is at its best and can detect eye problems before they affect your sight.

📍Visit Kwale Eye Centre and let us help you protect your vision for life.

📅 Book an eye check at Kwale Eye Centre today.
📞 Call us or walk in to book an appointment!
📲 WhatsApp: https://wa.me/254717785996
📍 Location: https://shorturl.at/4krq3
📱 Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/kwaleeyecentre
🌐 www.kwaleeye.org 🌐
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*** Celebrating over 30 years of providing eye care services ***

10/07/2026

Hope is changing. 🌟 Technology is changing. 💻 Lives are changing. 🌍👁️✨

This week, our team at Kwale Eye Centre was inspired by a fascinating teaching session from Dr Zahra on the exciting future of visual rehabilitation. 👏

For many years, people whose sight could not be restored had limited options. 😔 Today, that story is changing. 📖 Advances in artificial intelligence (AI), smart technology and innovative low vision solutions are opening doors that once seemed closed, helping people with visual impairment read, learn, work, travel independently and enjoy life with greater confidence. 🚶‍♂️😊

Innovation reminds us that while medicine cannot always restore vision, it can often restore opportunity, independence and hope. ❤️

At Kwale Eye Centre, we are committed to learning, growing and embracing the latest developments so that our patients benefit from the very best care—today and into the future. 🌱

Every eye has a story. 📖👁️ Every person deserves the chance to reach their full potential. 🌟🙌

Everyone needs an eye check. 🩺✅ Whether you have perfect vision, are noticing changes in your sight, or are living with a visual impairment, an eye examination is the first step towards protecting your vision and discovering the support that’s available. 👓💙

📍Visit Kwale Eye Centre and let us help you see the possibilities. 🗺️👀✨

📅 Book an eye check at Kwale Eye Centre today.
📞 Call us or walk in to book an appointment!
📲 WhatsApp: https://wa.me/254717785996
📍 Location: https://shorturl.at/4krq3
📱 Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/kwaleeyecentre
🌐 www.kwaleeye.org 🌐
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*** Celebrating over 30 years of providing eye care services ***

24/06/2026

👓 “I thought everyone saw the world this way.” 😮

For years, Philip struggled to see clearly. 😓 The blackboard at school was blurry, distant faces were difficult to recognise, and learning was harder than it should have been. 📝👨‍🏫 Like many children, he didn’t realise that his eyesight was the problem. ❓

Everything changed when Philip had an eye examination at Kwale Eye Centre. 🏥✅

A simple pair of spectacles opened up a whole new world. 🌍✨ Suddenly, he could see clearly, learn more confidently, and enjoy the everyday details he had been missing. 🔍😊

Philip’s story reminds us that poor vision often goes unnoticed. 🧐 Children may not complain because they assume everyone sees the same way they do. 👦👧

A simple eye check can change a life. ❤️🔄

If your child struggles to read, squints, sits very close to the television, or complains of headaches, don’t wait. 🛋️📺🤕 Bring them for an eye examination. 🏥👁️

Clear vision helps children learn, play, and achieve their full potential. 📖⚽🏆

Book an eye check today. Because everyone deserves the chance to see clearly. 📞🗓️💙

📅 Book an eye check at Kwale Eye Centre today.
📞 Call us or walk in to book an appointment!
📲 WhatsApp: https://wa.me/254717785996
📍 Location: https://shorturl.at/4krq3
📱 Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/kwaleeyecentre
🌐 www.kwaleeye.org 🌐
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*** Celebrating over 30 years of providing eye care services ***

22/06/2026

👁️ Eat well. See well. Live well.

Many people don’t realise that what you eat affects not only your general health, but also the health of your eyes.

Healthy eyes need regular nourishment just like the rest of your body. Poor nutrition can contribute to preventable eye problems over time.

You don’t need expensive foods—just balanced, locally available options:

🥬 Sukuma wiki and other leafy green vegetables
🥚 Eggs – rich in essential nutrients for vision
🍗 Lean meat – supports overall body and eye health
🥕 Carrots and tomatoes – important antioxidants
🥭 Mangoes and pawpaw – natural sources of vitamins
🍊 Citrus fruits – help protect eye tissues

A healthy diet supports your heart, your brain, your immunity—and your sight.

Protecting your vision starts with everyday choices.

When did you last check your eyes?

📅 Book an eye check at Kwale Eye Centre today.
📞 Call us or walk in to book an appointment!
📲 WhatsApp: https://wa.me/254717785996
📍 Location: https://shorturl.at/4krq3
📱 Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/kwaleeyecentre
🌐 www.kwaleeye.org 🌐
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*** Celebrating over 30 years of providing eye care services ***

11/06/2026

👁️ At Kwale Eye Centre, we recognise a simple but important truth: not everyone can make their own way to the hospital for an eye check. 🏥

🚐 That is why our team goes out into the community, bringing eye screening services closer to where people live and work. 👥

📸 In this photograph, our outreach team is actively screening patients, identifying those with vision problems, and ensuring that those who need further care are referred to Kwale Eye Centre. 🩺 Many people in our communities are living with avoidable vision loss simply because access to care is difficult—not because treatment is unavailable. ❤️‍🩹

🌍 Everyone deserves the chance to have their eyes checked, regardless of distance, income, or circumstance. 🤝

Through community outreach, we are breaking down barriers and making eye care more accessible for all. 🧱➡️🚪

If you or a family member has not had an eye check recently, we encourage you not to wait until symptoms worsen. ⏳👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Book your eye examination or attend one of our outreach clinics. 📅👀

📅 Book an eye check at Kwale Eye Centre today.
📞 Call us or walk in to book an appointment!
📲 WhatsApp: https://wa.me/254717785996
📍 Location: https://shorturl.at/4krq3
📱 Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/kwaleeyecentre
🌐 www.kwaleeye.org 🌐
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*** Celebrating over 30 years of providing eye care services ***

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Kwale District Eye Centre
Kwale

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:00
Thursday	08:00 - 16:00
Friday	08:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+254717785996

Website

http://www.kwaleeye.org/

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