Table 2 List of social enterprises delivering refractive error services in Kenya
From: Situation analysis of the social enterprises engaged in refractive error services delivery in Kenya
Name of SE | Year established | Main activities |
|---|---|---|
Kisii Innovation | 2012 | Offer high quality affordable and accessible comprehensive world class eye care services among the underserved in rural and peri-urban areas |
Kilimanjaro Blind Trust | Provision of low vision care | |
Lions Sightfirst eye hospital | 1997 | Deliver high quality eye treatment regardless of socio-economic status. |
Operation eyesight universal | 2007 | Prevent blindness and restore sight in Kenya |
Lapaire Glasses | 2018 | Provision of free vision test and affordable glasses option to the underserved population |
VisionSpring | 2018 | Provide eyeglasses, vision screening and training for nonprofit social enterprises |
Eye Rafiki | 2018 | To bring affordable vision care to low income population |
SeeKenya | 2013 | To reduce blindness through provision of high quality specialized treatment to underserved population |
Dot Glasses | 2014 | Provision of vision kits to dispense glasses |
City eye hospital | 2015 | Deliver high quality and affordable eye care to all through advanced technology |
Know The Glow | Awareness creation through digital platforms | |
Peek vision | 2012 | Provision of tools for screening and referrals |
Fred Hollows | 2004 | Accessibility and affordability of eye health among the underserved population |
Sight Savers | 1952 | Prevent avoidable blindness and advocate for equality and change |
Sight by Wings | 2001 | Mobile eye clinic to underserved in rural areas |
Sight Aid International | 2010 | Eye screening |
Salus oculi | Provide eye health education to visually impaired learners | |
OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation | Access to vision care for the base of pyramid population | |
Kwale eye hospital | 1993 | To offer quality, affordable and accessible comprehensive eye care |
Mombasa eye hospital | Provide world class eye care | |
Christoffel Blinden mission | Low vision | |
Upper Hill eye and laser centre | 1998 | Provision of specialist eye care in areas where such services are not available |
Know The Glow | Awareness Creation on Retinoblastoma | |
Let Our Children See | School Eye Health | |
Orbis International | Advocacy for access to eye health | |
CharityVision | Vision screening and subsidized eye services with modern technology | |
Eyes for East Africa | 1993 | Support activities of Kwale Eye Hospital |
Kenya Society for the Blind | 1956 | Fight against blindness |
VOSH | Eye screening in communities in Kenya once in a while |