by Hugh Bassett | Apr 10, 2026 | News
New research provides robust evidence that portable, low-cost diagnostic tools can perform comparably to standard glaucoma testing and are feasible for health workers to use, offering a potential pathway to expand case finding in low- and middle-income countries...
by Hugh Bassett | Mar 26, 2026 | News
A major new trial investigating enhanced trachoma control approaches has been published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases and Lancet Global Health. The multi-year study analysed the effect of increasing antibiotic treatment for the infection and strengthened...
by Hugh Bassett | Mar 4, 2026 | News
A comprehensive global analysis of eye health research published between 2000 and 2019 has revealed that the volume of peer-reviewed primary research doubled during those two decades, yet substantial inequalities in research output and authorship remain. The findings,...
by Hugh Bassett | Feb 11, 2026 | News
Photograph: Lindsay Hampton Around the world, more than 100 million people are currently affected by sight loss due to cataract. Most cataracts can be treated with a safe and affordable 15-minute surgery, yet half of all people with the condition have no access to...
by Hugh Bassett | Feb 6, 2026 | News
Recovering from trichiasis surgery Photograph: Katrina Sommers, The Carter Centre A collaborative multinational study led by the International Centre for Eye Health has provided evidence on the clinical assessment of trachomatous trichiasis (TT), a sight‑threatening...
by Hugh Bassett | Feb 3, 2026 | News
Photograph: Ibtisam Abed Hamel Eye Health and Blindness Prevention Unit Specialist/ Ministry of Health, Iraq A recently published regional analysis highlights stark disparities in the availability of eye care professionals and cataract surgical services across the...
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