At KCCO, we believe that sharing practical knowledge is just as powerful as delivering care.
Our growing resource library supports eye care professionals, program managers, policymakers, researchers and educators across Africa with tools designed to strengthen systems, train teams and scale sustainable impact.
Whether you’re developing a national plan, launching a hospital program, or conducting training in remote areas. These resources are built to inform and empower your work.
A comprehensive equipment and supply list required for performing 500 posterior chamber intraocular lens (PC IOL) cataract surgeries, including unit costs and suggested suppliers, based on VISION 2020 standards.
A concise guide to micro-planning effective Zithromax® distribution for trachoma control, supporting health teams with tools, timelines, and best practices for high-coverage mass drug administration.
A practical guide to planning and delivering efficient mass drug administration (MDA) of Zithromax® for trachoma control, developed by ICTC to support national and district-level health teams.
This document explains cataracts in simple terms, describing it as a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which leads to decreased vision—similar to looking through a dirty window. It outlines common causes such as aging, trauma, congenital factors, diabetes, and smoking. The document emphasizes that cataract is treatable through a safe and effective surgical procedure where the cloudy lens is replaced with an artificial one. It also details the post-operative care and the importance of follow-up to ensure optimal recovery and vision restoration.
A curated list of research articles published between 1995 and 2018 focusing on eye care and ophthalmology in Burundi. Topics include blindness surveys, childhood blindness, HIV/AIDS-related eye diseases, corneal conditions, onchocerciasis, and trachoma.
This report outlines strategies for effective district-level eye health planning in Africa under VISION 2020, emphasizing the use of local data to improve services for conditions like cataract, glaucoma, refractive error, and childhood blindness.
A regional report summarizing strategies and challenges in developing human resources for eye care in Eastern Africa, with a focus on training and deployment of mid-level eye care workers to meet VISION 2020 goals.
A collection of published research on eye care in Eritrea from 1995 to 2018, covering topics such as avoidable blindness, cataract surgery, refractive errors, childhood vision impairment, and national efforts toward eliminating trachoma.
A comprehensive annotated bibliography of 147 peer-reviewed articles published between 1995 and 2018 related to eye care and ophthalmology in Kenya. Topics include blindness surveys, cataract, childhood blindness, glaucoma, trachoma, diabetic retinopathy, vitamin A deficiency, and more. This resource supports research, planning, and clinical practice in eye health across Kenya.
A curated list of published articles from 1995 to 2018 addressing various aspects of eye care and ophthalmology in Madagascar. Topics include cataract services, childhood blindness, pediatric eye surgery, ocular trauma, task shifting in primary eye care, and rare ophthalmic conditions. The studies highlight both clinical and public health approaches to improving eye care across the country.