Low vision impacts negatively on individuals and society. Nigeria has an estimated 3.75 million people with low vision (LV). Despite having over 42 hospitals with eye units, only 3 centres provided LV services in 2006. The reported challenges in implementing services were lack of space for practice and unawareness of service among ECP and clients. The authors conclude that up-skilling, monitoring and support of trained personnel at their stations have improved access to LV services, and suggest that improved technology and skills will further improve uptake of these services in Nigeria.
