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
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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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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Myopia epidemic, battling our blue light obsession
With half the world expected to be myopic within the next three decades, screen time habits may need to change before it’s too late
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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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Future of Fintech 2020
What does 2021 hold for fintech? Our Future of Fintech special report, published in The Sunday Times, explores topics on eco-conscious startups, diversity in the industry, helping small businesses, financial literacy and more. The featured infographic looks at SME opportunities for fintech in the changing business landscape.
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Future of Infrastructure 2020
From net-zero to small ports, our Future of Infrastructure special report, published in The Times, explores why reaching net-zero will require a major infrastructure overhaul, demand for electric vehicles, the infrastructure talent pool, and more. The featured infographic looks at which sectors and countries are in need of the most investment to keep pace with the demands of the future
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Legal Innovation 2020
From virtual hearings to legal advice on social media, our Legal Innovation special report, published in The Times, covers how the legal sector is transforming and adapting including legal technology, ‘uberisation’, and more. The featured infographic examines the lack of representation in law firms and why it isn’t only bad for business but also society overall.
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IoT for Business 2020
Our IoT for Business special report, published in The Times, examines what the future holds for IoT, how it can help save water, tech adoption, and more. The featured infographic looks at how different industries are implementing IoT across their organisations.