This manual summarises expert discussions and evidence on childhood cataract in Africa, focusing on early detection, timely surgical management, and comprehensive follow-up care to improve visual outcomes and quality of life for affected children.
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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.
TT Surgery
Training and deployment of Key Informants (KIs)
This guide explains how to use trained community Key Informants to identify children with severe visual impairment and support follow-up after eye surgery. It focuses on practical, low-cost community case finding, strong coordination, short targeted training, and continuous supervision to improve early detection and post-surgical care outcomes.
Task shifting for trichiasis surgery in patients with trachoma
This systematic review evaluates the practice of task-shifting trichiasis surgery from specialized eye health workers to general health workers in trachoma-endemic countries. It examines surgical outcomes, productivity, and implementation challenges. While generalists can perform surgery with comparable quality to specialists, their productivity remains low due to systemic issues like poor supervision, lack of supplies, and inadequate support. The review emphasizes the need for focused training, better oversight, and dedicated personnel to effectively reduce the burden of trachomatous trichiasis.
Women and Trachoma
A practical guide exploring the intersection of gender and trachoma, offering strategies to promote gender equity in trachoma elimination programs through workforce inclusion, service delivery, community engagement, and behavior change.