Despite significant evidence around barriers hindering timely access to cataract surgery in
low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), little is known about the strategies necessary to …

In modern eye care, the adoption of ophthalmology chatbots stands out as a pivotal
technological progression. These digital assistants present numerous benefits, such as …

Background Early detection and appropriate intervention for children with hearing
impairment is important for maximizing functioning and quality of life. The lack of ear and …

In 2014, Sightsavers developed the first evidence gap map (EGM) to assess the extent and
quality of review-level evidence on cataract relevant to low-and middle-income countries …

Background Cataract is a major cause of visual impairment globally, affecting 15.2 million
people who are blind, and another 78.8 million who have moderate or severe visual …

Over two-thirds of the world's population lack access to surgical care. Non-governmental
organisation's providing free surgeries may overcome financial barriers, but other barriers to …

Over 25 million people in sub-Saharan Africa are blind or visually impaired, the majority from
avoidable causes. Health promotion and disease prevention are important strategies for eye …

Certain forms of blindness can be prevented if the right steps and treatments are applied at
the right times, but this is not always possible due to the challenges patients face in …

Introduction Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness among older people, but they can
be treated with corrective surgery. India boasts the oldest blindness control programme in …

Much work has been performed in trying to identify the reasons behind the big disparity in
the availability of surgical services in African low-income countries (LICs)(1-3) when …