Kiboga District is predominantly rural, with communities depending mainly on agriculture, livestock keeping and small-scale businesses. Poverty, long distances to specialized health facilities and limited access to comprehensive eye care made Kiboga an important area for The Seeing Eyes. The programme worked through health facilities such as Kiboga Health Centre IV, Kapeke Health Centre IV, Lwamata Health Centre IV, Bukomero Health Centre IV and Kiboga Hospital, as well as schools, churches, mosques and community gathering points.

Schools were a major focus, where children were screened for refractive errors such as myopia, hypermetropia and astigmatism. Children requiring vision correction were provided with spectacles to help them see clearly, read and participate effectively in class. Churches and mosques were also used to reach adults and older people, particularly those affected by presbyopia. Reading spectacles helped beneficiaries read the Bible, Qur’an and other materials more comfortably.

The outreach also reached rural communities around Kiboga Town, Lwamata, Bukomero and Kapeke. Common eye conditions such as allergies and infections were treated, while patients with cataracts and other serious conditions were identified and referred for specialized care, including cataract surgery where necessary. Communities were also educated on eye hygiene, early treatment and the dangers of using traditional or unverified medicines in the eyes.

Overall, the Kiboga outreach improved access to eye care for children, adults and older people. Through screening, treatment, spectacle provision, health education and referral, The Seeing Eyes helped restore useful vision and prevent avoidable blindness. The programme demonstrated the importance of taking quality eye care directly to underserved communities where poverty and distance can limit access to specialized services.