Hope in sight for locals as cases of punishing eye disease reduceDr Ezekiel Tallam with patients who have undergone surgery to treat trachoma, on January 14. On the verge of becoming blind, Mr Chepochepunjo learnt he was suffering from trachoma, a neglected tropical disease in Baringo County. However, the traditional belief associating flies with richness is a major hindrance in containing the eye disease. The disease is contagious and spreads through contact with eyes, eyelids and noses of infected people. Symptoms include itching, irritation of the eyelids, swelling of eyelids, pain in the eye, discharge from the eyes and excessive tearing.

Source: Standard Digital January 18, 2020 03:56 UTC