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Peek Community Eye Health System significantly increases access to care for people with eye problems

The Peek community eye health system with an integrated decision-guiding app has been shown to almost triple the number of people with eye problems attending primary care, as well as increasing appropriate uptake of hospital services, compared to the standard approach. The new peer-reviewed findings come from research carried out in Kenya, published in The Lancet Digital Health.

22 Jun 2021 Read More

Peek announced as a finalist in the 2021 Tech4Good Awards

Peek Vision has been selected as a finalist at the 2021 Tech4Good Awards, organised by AbilityNet and BT. The awards celebrate the businesses, people and initiatives that are paving the way for a more inclusive, accessible and better world through the power of digital technology.

11 Jun 2021 Read More

Peek-powered community eye health programmes launch in Ghana

Eye screening is underway in Ghana as part of the first programmes launched through Peek Vision’s new partnership with Vision for a Nation (VFAN). The programmes aim to deliver eye health care at the community level, by making it available in all primary health facilities in the districts.

21 Apr 2021 Read More

New research project aims to improve school eye health planning

Peek Vision and the International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH) have been awarded a major new research grant from USAID to develop a tool to improve school eye health programme planning. The aim is to help eye health providers gather the different information required to plan a school eye health programme.

4 Feb 2021 Read More

Nobody left behind

Peek CEO Andrew Bastawrous explains how - and why - Peek is working with our partners to ensure that nobody is left behind in eye health.

18 Jan 2021 Read More

We are incredibly sad to share the news that last week our wonderful friend and colleague Karen Sparrow passed away… https://t.co/AYYlxYzllQ

Posted 23 months ago

RT @CBMworldwide: Today on #WorldBrailleDay lets celebrate the significance of Braille as a means of communication in the full realization…

Posted 23 months ago

As the end of the year approaches, we want to say a huge thank you to our partners & supporters working tirelessly… https://t.co/Q6UJOqlDhs

Posted 24 months ago

There's still time to apply for our #ProductManager role! This is an exciting time to join Peek as we enter a new s… https://t.co/lH4EOPcyrU

Posted 24 months ago

RT @IAPB1: In May 2021, to address the unmet need in eye care, @WHO countries agreed to adopt two ambitious eye health targets: ✓ 40% incre…

Posted 24 months ago

RT @IAPB1: Our IAPB ‘Innovators’ Eye Health Heroes have embraced innovative ideas and created possibilities. They challenge the status quo…

Posted 24 months ago

#RAAB7 enables data collection on priority #eyehealth indicators to track progress towards universal health coverag… https://t.co/wnn53r7Ll8

Posted 24 months ago

RT @Sightsavers_Pol: Find out how RAAB7, developed by @ICEH_LSHTM & @peekteam, will help prevent avoidable vision loss. https://t.co/lwi3uh…

Posted 24 months ago

We're recruiting a #ProductManager to facilitate rollout of our product at scale. It’s a great time to join our tea… https://t.co/Acxo6uF6u7

Posted 24 months ago

The new Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (#RAAB7) includes: 📱 Mobile app for vision screening & data colle… https://t.co/TiBwKsPONU

Posted 24 months ago

RT @IAPB1: #2030InSight LIVE is the IAPB event we have all been waiting for! A new format, a new agenda, and a new set of priorities. And…

Posted 24 months ago

What are the key features of #RAAB7 compared to previous versions? And what benefits can it bring to the sector? P… https://t.co/yhp8FzSWif

Posted 2 years ago

Data from RAAB surveys informs effective eye health planning & contributes to global #eyehealth estimates. The new… https://t.co/BAxQPVifso

Posted 2 years ago

RT @catalyst_fund: To plan & evaluate impactful eye health services to prevent avoidable vision loss, it's vital to understand the needs of…

Posted 2 years ago

#RAAB7 officially launches today! The new & expanded version of the Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness survey… https://t.co/nQuRCtRFqm

Posted 2 years ago

RT @SeeChange4all: Addressing poor vision among children is crucial, which is why we have partnered with @CooperVision, @peekteam and the A…

Posted 2 years ago

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