Seeing Clearly: The Impact of Affordable Eyeglasses on Daily Life in Kenya

Global Disability Innovation Hub, Dot Glasses, Senses Hub
July 8, 2026
Kenya
Case Studies and Reports

The report draws on survey,  questionnaire, and interview data  from people who received eyeglasses  through the trial. Participants  reported meaningful improvements  in daily activities such as reading,  phone use, schoolwork, and mobility,  alongside increased independence  and confidence. Experiences were  not uniform: some participants  reported discomfort or more modest  benefits, and a small minority  reported no improvement or reduced  independence.