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A patient undergoes eye screening at Rwanda Charity Eye Hospital, located in Bishenyi, Runda sector, Kamonyi district. Photo by Willy Mucyo

What your eyes reveal about your health

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Rwandan ophthalmologists received training on July 23 at RIIO in Nyarutarama, using virtual reality simulators that replicate the human eye in 3D for surgical practice. Photos: Keza Kellya.
Health

From 'animal eyes' to VR: How Rwanda is modernising eye surgery training

Thursday, July 24, 2025
To stick eyelash extensions include chemicals and ingredients that may be irritating or harmful

When beauty goes wrong: How eyelash extensions could breed infections

Sunday, February 09, 2025
A patient undergoes an eye screening at Rwanda Charity Eye Hospital, l in Bishenyi, Runda sector, Kamonyi district. Photo by Willy Mucyo
Health

Glaucoma: How is Rwanda combating the “silent thief of vision?”

Thursday, January 16, 2025
Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) attends to a patient on April 24, 2024. File
Health

Transforming eye care in Rwanda: Expert sheds light on country’s plans to improve vision health

Saturday, October 05, 2024
Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) during an eye screening exercise in Kigali. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

The evolution of Rwanda’s eye care system

Monday, September 23, 2024
The hospital was founded to address the gaps in the provision of eye care services in Rwanda. Photos by Christianne Murengerantwari for The New Times
Society

Mashariki synergy: How a partnership between a Rwandan and Kenyan doctor birthed an eye hospital

Monday, May 20, 2024
A doctor conducts eye screening exercise at Rwanda Charity Eye Hospital, located in Bishenyi, Runda sector, Kamonyi district, in the Southern Province. Photo by Willy Mucyo

It’s time to start taking eye health seriously

Thursday, May 09, 2024
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PHOTOS: How one hospital in rural Rwanda is becoming an eye care hub

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Early treatment reduces the risk of terminal illness and disease progression. / Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva.

Eye health: The essence of early diagnosis and treatment

Sunday, October 11, 2020
Viral conjunctivitis is among the common eye infections that affect many people.

Conjunctivitis: Highly contagious but preventable

Sunday, March 01, 2020
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The importance of early vision screening

Sunday, January 19, 2020