15 CATARACT PATIENTS DISCHARGED AFTER SUCCESSFUL SURGERIES AT KIBWEZI EAST SUB-COUNTY HOSPITAL.

Fifteen cataract patients were discharged from Kibwezi East Sub-County Hospital on Thursday morning following successful surgeries conducted after thorough screening and pre-operative assessment by the hospital’s ophthalmic team.

The hospital organized a two-day eye screening exercise that began on Wednesday and identified 24 community members for cataract assessment.

Of these, 15 underwent cataract extraction surgery, while the remaining patients were screened, treated and provided with appropriate medication.

According to Ophthalmic Nursing Officer Thaddeus Mutie, all patients were in stable condition and responding well to post-operative care.

He noted that the post-operative review process included eye pad removal, eye cleaning, comprehensive ocular examinations, visual acuity assessments, prescription of medication and patient counseling to support recovery and promote proper eye care.