Equity Research Projects

The Sustainable Development Goals and Universal Health Coverage initiatives both emphasize the importance of addressing inequity, so that no one is left behind. Lack of effective approaches to address inequity has resulted in increased levels of avoidable blindness worldwide.

Equity cuts across all our research themes, but we also have specific equity research foci to understand who is affected, quantify the challenge, and seek solutions for reducing inequity in eye health. In addition to ICEH-led projects, our staff contribute to a range of global and regional projects with an equity focus.

 

 

a doctor uses a retinal imaging machine, linked to an AI on a laptop

Quantifying inequality and understanding inequity 

In order to address inequity, we must first quantify the nature and extent of inequality that exists in a particular setting.

 

In St Lucia, a woman holds up a sheet saying 'diabetic retinopathy' as part of training

Developing Strategies that Promote Equity in Eye Health

Studies that show strategies for enabling groups of people to better access eye care are essential to improving equity.

 

on a table, some patient health documents and an eye test

Strengthening the Collection and Use of Health Information to Promote Equity in Eye Health

Studies that show strategies for enabling groups of people to better access eye care are essential to improving equity.

 

on a table, some patient health documents and an eye test

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion of Eye Health Research, Organisations and Leadership

Equitable, diverse and inclusive eye health organisations and leadership structures are critical to respond to the complexities of global eye health inequity.

 

Equity Research Projects

The Sustainable Development Goals and Universal Health Coverage initiatives both emphasize the importance of addressing inequity, so that no one is left behind. Lack of effective approaches to address inequity has resulted in increased levels of avoidable blindness worldwide.

Equity cuts across all our research themes, but we also have specific equity research foci to understand who is affected, quantify the challenge, and seek solutions for reducing inequity in eye health. In addition to ICEH-led projects, our staff contribute to a range of global and regional projects with an equity focus.

Quantifying inequality and understanding inequity

In order to address inequity, we must first quantify the nature and extent of inequality that exists in a particular setting.

 

Developing Strategies that Promote Equity in Eye Health

Studies that show strategies for enabling groups of people to better access eye care are essential to improving equity.

 

Strengthening the Collection and Use of Health Information to Promote Equity in Eye Health

Improved systems for health information can inform strategies to reduce inequity in eye health.

 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion of Eye Health Research, Organisations and Leadership

Equitable, diverse and inclusive eye health organisations and leadership structures are critical to respond to the complexities of global eye health inequity.