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At Orbis, research and evidence are fundamental to our mission to build strong and stable eye care systems that put treatment and prevention within reach. What we learn informs our evidence-based approach to build long-term sight-saving programs. Our findings also have implications that can strengthen outcomes in the wider eye care sector.
“Our research team helps support data-driven programming based on models and results that have held up to peer review, scientific scrutiny, and are, ultimately, shared globally through published research.”Hunter Cherwek, Vice President, Clinical Services & Technologies
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Orbis research shows the power of AI for improving productivity of eye teams
Published in Nature, the peer-reviewed study is the first to demonstrate significant improvements in the productivity of medical professionals when using autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) to test for diabetic eye diseases.
First-of-its-kind Orbis research shows benefits of AI to diagnose eye disease in children
A new Orbis study finds AI-led screenings are a highly successful tool in detecting diabetic retinopathy in kids living with diabetes. Until now, very few studies with children and young adults existed.
Orbis research reveals link between vision and mental health
A new Orbis study into mental health shows that vision impairment has a significant impact on a child’s mental health. This corroborated a previous Orbis study from 2022 that found higher rates of depression and anxiety were diagnosed in vision-impaired children.
Research: Two original Orbis studies show benefits of AI for rural eye care
Two peer-reviewed Orbis studies in the British Journal of Ophthalmology and Opthalmology Science show the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to transform eye care in hard-to-reach communities.
First-of-its-Kind Study Finds Artificial Intelligence Screenings Improve Eye Care Access in Sub-Saharan Africa
The new research focuses on diabetic retinopathy in Rwanda, where associated vision complications from diabetes are growing.
Better Eye Care Could Boost Female Garment Workers’ Pay, Study Reveals
Unaddressed near vision impairment is leading to lower monthly salaries for female garment workers based in Bangladesh, a new Orbis study reveals.
Unaddressed Vision Problems Linked to Many Bus Crashes in Bangladesh, Study Finds
The new research from eye care nonprofit Orbis International is among the first to look at vision and road safety among public transportation workers in low- and middle-income countries
New Study Reveals High Demand for Eye Care among Rohingya Community
A new study by Orbis released in the peer-reviewed medical journal PLOS Medicine demonstrates a high demand for eye services in refugee settings, particularly among those in their peak working years who could contribute most to their community.
Glasses study shows huge productivity boost for workers
A landmark study, published today in The Lancet Global Health, showcases how a simple pair of glasses can boost workers’ productivity and reduce poverty.
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