Breakthrough tech in the fight against sight loss
Profiling three pioneering technology projects that could help those suffering from severe eye conditions
Eye Health 2019
More than 50 per cent of blindness is avoidable, so why are record numbers of people still losing their sight? The Eye Health special report, published in The Sunday Times, questions whether increased screen time is really responsible for the rise of myopia and, if so, should employers be taking responsibility for their employees’ sight? It covers the new developments and technologies - from bionic eyes to robot-assisted surgery - which are changing lives for those with vision problems. Finally, it covers what we can do to protect our sight, from getting outside more to understanding the foods which are good for our eyes
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Making avoidable blindness a thing of the past
Social and economic ramifications of sight loss are too big to ignore, but an array of inspiring projects is helping to tackle one of the biggest healthcare battles of our time
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Universal eye health: the fight to save the world’s vision
The decades-long initiative to improve eye health worldwide has spawned a number of important milestones in recent years. But how far away are we from stamping out avoidable blindness for good and cutting visual impairment on a global scale?
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Calling for free eye tests for employees
Employers have a duty of care to ensure their staff are looked after, so why is eye health often the lowest priority?
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Lifestyle factors and short-sight
The world is in the grip of a myopia epidemic that has far-reaching impacts on both eyesight and eye health
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Investing in the workforce
Britain’s workplace productivity can be boosted by the adoption of regular eye tests, research has shown
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Understanding glaucoma
A regular eye test does more than ensure you have the right prescription glasses; it could save your sight or even your life
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Sustainable Business 2021
What are the pros and cons of Bill Gates’ green premiums? Our Sustainable Business report examines how collaboration is saving communities, the increasing interest in B Corp status, embracing sustainability reporting, and more
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Business Transformation 2021
Does your business need a chief transformation officer? Our Business Transformation report explores the factors companies should consider when hiring a transformation officer, the psychosocial risk of transforming, reputational risk, and more
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Future of Insurance 2021
Is standardisation the key to building customer loyalty in insurance? Our Future of Insurance report looks at topics from combating fraudsters to the rise of instant insurance, it examines how blockchain improve insurance and how travel insurance is focused to bounce back
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The Future CIO 2021
Are the CIO and CHRO the new power couple? Our Future CIO report explores how crucial the CIO has been over the last year, roles of humans in automation, ‘clean rooms’ for businesses, and more