03/09/2026
Well Seen.
The day began in Talek with a simple invitation: come and have your eyes checked.
One by one, residents from Talek Town, Maasai Mara, Narok County, arrived for the first day of the eye screening camp. By the end of the day, 116 community members had received free eye screenings, thanks to a team of specialists from GoodVision Kenya, working alongside CHP Talek Health Center and support from .
For some, the screening revealed that a pair of glasses could make everyday life a little clearer. 86 pairs of glasses were dispensed, with many helping school-going children see more clearly, particularly when reading and learning.
The day was also an opportunity to talk about how people care for their eyes. In the village, some residents traditionally use herbs to treat eye problems. While these practices may be familiar, they can sometimes put precious eyesight at risk. The team provided eye drops where needed, along with guidance on safer eye care.
But perhaps the most important part of the day was simply getting people to recognise the value of having their eyes checked.