research

In Tanzania, a doctor works at a retinal imaging machine

Artificial Intelligence

We are at the forefront of researching AI for eye care in low-income settings, and several current projects are focused on assessing its use

Cataract

A cataract is when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy (opacification) which leads to reduced vision and blindness if untreated

a health worker wearing gloves holds a baby with its mother just behind

Child Eye Health

Detecting and managing eye conditions in children is essential to achieving eye health. Our research covers primary care, retinoblastoma and retinopathy of prematurity (RoP)

a picture of a red eye and a cloudy cornea

Corneal Infection

Corneal infections are a common sight-threatening eye emergency worldwide. Our research covers epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment

In St. Lucia, three health workers gather round a table to look at a form

Data for eye health

To tackle the challenge of global eye health appropriately, we must collect high-quality data. We provide much of the data used by the eye health field

In a rural home, a person's retina is scanned using a smartphone camera

Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the most common vision-related complication of diabetes. Our research aims to screen and treat people in innovative ways.

In South East Asia, several women sit in rows at sewing machines

Equity

Equity in eye health aims to address the pervasive, unfair yet avoidable differences in eye health that exist between and within countries.

a person has their eye pressure tested by hand

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is the most common irreversible cause of blindness globally. It is complex to identify early, so patients often present late with advanced irreversible sight loss.

In India, a woman has glasses fitted while she sews

Health Economics

Health economics aims to optimise the use of resources to improve health and quality of life. This can be extremely useful in low-income settings.

In Tanzania, a nurse works at the reception, checking people in

Health Systems

Strong and integrated health systems lead to improved services. Much of our research leads to improved health systems.

A woman holds a smartphone with an 'E' symbol for acuity

Refractive Error

Refractive error accounts for a large proportion of sight loss worldwide. Screening, diagnosis and provision of spectacles is key to improving sight for hundreds of millions.

a doctor images a patient's retina using a smartphone-based device

Technology

We have multiple projects exploring how new technology can benefit eye care in low resource areas.

In Ethiopia, a researchers swabs a child's eye

Trachoma

Trachoma is the commonest infectious cause of blindness in the world. We do research on epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical trials to improve control