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August 27, 2026
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Eye tests, glasses could double lifetime earnings for Kenyan children

Eye tests, glasses could double lifetime earnings for Kenyan children

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 27 – A simple eye test and corrective glasses could significantly improve the education and future earning potential of Kenyan children, according to new research on childhood…..

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New research indicates that basic eye examinations and corrective glasses for Kenyan children could significantly boost their future earning potential, potentially doubling lifetime earnings.

  • Correcting uncorrected refractive error (URE) in children as young as five could increase their lifetime earnings by up to 125 percent.
  • The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) is leading the call for increased access to eye care.
  • The IAPB has launched a "Love Your Eyes" back-to-school campaign to raise awareness about children's eye health and the importance of sight tests.

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