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In September, a delegation of Board members and guests traveled to Kenya and visited our day clinic at the Maji Moto school. They brought along some souvenirs that helped some people regain their sight. Weakened eyesight and blurred vision have a direct impact on everyday life. People can no longer read properly and have a limited perception of their surroundings. ngg_shortcode_0_placeholderThree people in our day clinic recently experienced how glasses can bring back quality of life. The glasses they brought with them met their needs and fitted perfectly. As soon as they had put on the right glasses, they could see clearly again. Being able to see and therefore read well is important when you have to take medication. The composition of the active ingredients and the dosage instructions are printed in small print.
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In September, a delegation of Board members and guests traveled to Kenya and visited our day clinic at the Maji Moto school. They brought along some souvenirs that helped some people regain their sight. Weakened eyesight and blurred vision have a direct impact on everyday life. 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