Restoring sight is one of the most cost-effective interventions to reduce poverty. Every euro invested in eye care returns €36 in economic impact.
The first cluster-randomized controlled trial in South Asia measuring the effectiveness of Vision Centers. Conducted across Bangladesh, India, and Nepal, this gold-standard study provides rigorous evidence for the impact of community-based eye care on reducing avoidable blindness.
An open innovation program for Retina AI and back-of-eye imaging that attracted 43 applications and 10 Retina AI proposals. AI-powered diagnostics enable screening at scale, particularly in communities with limited access to ophthalmologists.
Deploying retinal cameras across clinics in Africa, Eastern Europe, Cambodia, and Nepal. Wide-field imaging enables early detection and monitoring of blinding conditions including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and retinal detachment.
Research consistently demonstrates that sight restoration is among the most cost-effective health interventions available. For every euro invested in eye care, an estimated €36 is returned in economic productivity and quality of life improvements. With 1.1 billion people worldwide affected by vision impairment — 90% of which is preventable or treatable — the opportunity for impact is enormous.
Seva Stichting partners with European research institutions to advance the evidence base for community eye care. With operational access to programmes across more than 20 countries and a patient network of 7 million, we bring field infrastructure that enables rigorous research at scale — infrastructure that no single university can replicate on its own.
Research agenda in development with European academic partners. Aligned with EU Horizon Europe priorities.