Effect of Presbyopia Correction on Livelihood and Repayment Among Solar Customers in Western Region, Kenya

Launched by DOT GLASSES KENYA · Jan 13, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how providing near vision glasses, often called reading glasses, can help improve the lives of people in Western Kenya who have trouble seeing things up close due to aging. The researchers want to understand if these glasses can make it easier for individuals to use solar products and mobile phones, which they may have purchased through loans. By improving their vision, the study hopes to see if people can repay these loans more easily, increase their income, and enhance their overall quality of life.

To be eligible for this trial, participants should be 40 years or older, have difficulty seeing up close that can be corrected with glasses, and live in the counties of Busia, Siaya, Vihiga, or Kakamega. They should also have purchased a solar product at least three months ago and have at least six months remaining on their repayment plan. Importantly, they should not already own a pair of near vision glasses. If you qualify and choose to participate, you'll receive a pair of glasses to see if it helps improve your daily activities and financial situation.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Aged 40 years or older
• • NVI secondary to presbyopia: presenting NVA \<N6 at 40cm, correctable with NVGs to N6 or better at 40cm.
• • Purchased their product \>=3 months ago with \>= 6 months of repayments remaining on their PAYG contract.
• • The product is in the entry level category, priced between KES 7,000 and 30,000 (USD 46 and 196 at prevailing exchange rates during writing).
• • Do not currently own a pair of NVGs.
• • Living in a target counties of Busia, Siaya, Vihiga or Kakamega.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Age under 40 years.
• • Distance Visual Acuity of worse than 20/40.
• • Already own NVGs.
• • Presenting NVA N6 or better at 40 centimetres.