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A self-administered questionnaire was developed and provided to 195 consenting non-ophthalmic nurses from 36 clinics. The completed questionnaires were collected, data captured and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Results: 39.1% of all participants scored correct responses on knowledge of identification of common eye conditions. The overall proportion of correct management responses for all participants was 37.9%, while for correct PEC practices the proportion was 56.3%. The study found a significant relationship between professions (P=0.04), years of experience (P=0.03), and primary care training (P=0.05) and knowledge of primary eye care conditions. Conclusion The study found that knowledge, management, and practices of primary eye care was inadequate among non-ophthalmic nurses in the Kweneng East District. 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The completed questionnaires were collected, data captured and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Results: 39.1% of all participants scored correct responses on knowledge of identification of common eye conditions. The overall proportion of correct management responses for all participants was 37.9%, while for correct PEC practices the proportion was 56.3%. The study found a significant relationship between professions (P=0.04), years of experience (P=0.03), and primary care training (P=0.05) and knowledge of primary eye care conditions. Conclusion The study found that knowledge, management, and practices of primary eye care was inadequate among non-ophthalmic nurses in the Kweneng East District. There is a need for continuous professional development, refresher training, and curriculum adjustments in nurses' education to enhance PEC services in the region. 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The study found a significant relationship between professions (P=0.04), years of experience (P=0.03), and primary care training (P=0.05) and knowledge of primary eye care conditions. Conclusion The study found that knowledge, management, and practices of primary eye care was inadequate among non-ophthalmic nurses in the Kweneng East District. There is a need for continuous professional development, refresher training, and curriculum adjustments in nurses' education to enhance PEC services in the region. 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