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Peek Retina sales closing on 28 September

Peek is permanently closing sales of Peek Retina, our pioneering low-cost smartphone optical imaging hardware. Sales will close on 28 September 2020.

1 Sep 2020 Read More

Mariam’s pink glasses: eye health and gender

Peek's Head of Global Programme Design Dr Priya Morjaria writes about the importance of recognising and addressing gender inequity in health.

20 Jul 2020 Read More

Eye health after COVID-19: where next?

Peek CEO and co-founder Dr Andrew Bastawrous provides his perspective on the effect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on eye health.

16 Jul 2020 Read More

Decision-guiding app could boost eye health capacity in regions with few specialist resources

New research shows that a smartphone decision-guiding app can help community volunteers to identify and refer patients to eye care services almost as effectively as an experienced eye health professional.

3 Jul 2020 Read More

Peter Ackland scholarship goes virtual

The Peek Vision Foundation has extended its new Peter Ackland scholarship award to all 22 shortlisted candidates, following the decision to move the International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH) short course on international eye health online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

1 Jul 2020 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 15 months ago

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

Posted 15 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 15 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 15 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 15 months ago

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

Posted 16 months ago

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

Posted 16 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 16 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 16 months ago

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

Posted 16 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 16 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 16 months ago

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

Posted 16 months 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 16 months ago

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

Posted 16 months ago

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

Posted 16 months ago

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