Andrew Bastawrous is the cofounder and CEO of Peek Vision. He is an ophthalmologist (eye surgeon), and Associate Professor in …
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Using smartphones to identify people who need eye health care: Peek Vision
Did you know that 80% of blindness could be either cured or prevented? The first step in preventing blindness is …
Ageing and the eye
Our eyesight gets worse as we get older. This is an unfortunate fact of life for all people over the …
Computer labs for the blind: the inspiring story of inABLE in Kenya
We want to share an inspiring story with you.
inABLE was founded in 2006. Their initial aim was to provide …
Braille – a written language for the blind
Braille is probably the most famous tool for the blind and visually impaired. It is a written language that can …
Causes, prevention and treatment of leishmaniasis
Leishmaniasis is an infection. It is caused by a protozoa. Protozoa are single cell organisms that can only grow inside …
River Blindness (Onchocerciasis)
River blindness is a disease. Onchocerciasis is another name for this disease. It is caused by the Onchocerca volvulus worm. …
Eye Infections: how something avoidable can lead to blindness
Trachoma, a form of eye infection, is a common cause of blindness. Blindness develops because of repeated eye infections. However, …
Refractive error
We all rely heavily on our sight, but do you know how your eyes work?
Our eyes allow us to …
Visual impairment can often be treated or prevented- get your eyes checked
Did you know that 80% of cases of blindness and visual impairment in Africa are avoidable?
In Africa, over 25 …