International Centre for Eye Health

Name

International Centre for Eye Health

Legal name

International Centre for Eye Health

Website

https://iceh.lshtm.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Research and Education in Global Eye Health

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAGAN

Schools of Optometry

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

SECONDARYHLAKAKAA

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Ophthalmology & Optometry

SECONDARYHLAFAKAI

Vision & Ophthalmic Diagnostic Centers (Optometry/OCT/Retinal Imaging)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Diagnostic & Imaging Centers

SECONDARYHLALAGAL

Ophthalmology & Vision Telemedicine Platforms

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Telehealth Platforms/Specialty Telemedicine Platforms (e.g., dermatology, cardiology, neurology)

Keywords

• Global eye health
• Ophthalmic epidemiology
• Capacity strengthening networks
• Public health education
• Vision impairment research

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Research Grants and Funding: ICEH receives funding from government agencies, NGOs, charitable trusts, and individual donors. Major funders include The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust, Wellcome Trust, National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Seeing is Believing Innovation Fund, and others. Funding supports specific research projects, fellowships, and capacity strengthening initiatives.
2. Master's Course Tuition: Revenue from the MSc Public Health for Eye Care programme at LSHTM. The one-year full-time or two-year split-study programme generates tuition revenue, with scholarship opportunities available.
3. Short Course Fees: Fees charged for the 4-day Short Course in Global Eye Health (£330 per participant). Scholarships available for participants from low- and middle-income countries.
4. MOOC Certificate Fees: Free open online courses with optional purchasable certificates on completion. Courses include Research Skills for Eye Health, Glaucoma, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Diabetic Eye Disease, Ophthalmic Epidemiology 1 & 2.
5. Donations: Individual donations accepted through LSHTM's Charities Aid Foundation portal. ICEH accepts bequests, project collaborations, and grant support from individuals and organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ICEH is an academic research and education centre that conducts global eye health research, delivers postgraduate and continuing professional education (MSc Public Health for Eye Care, Short Course in Global Eye Health, free MOOCs), publishes the Community Eye Health Journal, and runs capacity-strengthening networks (VISION 2020 LINKS, DR-NET, ROP-NET, Rb-NET, Glaucoma Network) to build eye care workforce capability in low- and middle-income countries. It also develops and validates survey and screening tools (RAAB, SEHRA, Peek Vision, ME-TAG app) for population-based eye health assessment and clinical screening.

Product overview

The International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH) is an academic research and education centre within the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, focused on improving global eye health. Rather than a unified commercial product platform, ICEH offers a portfolio of interconnected educational programmes, research tools, and capacity strengthening initiatives. Their education arm includes the MSc Public Health for Eye Care, Short Course in Global Eye Health, and free Open Online Courses (MOOCs) covering glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, retinopathy of prematurity, and ophthalmic epidemiology. Research tools include RAAB and SEHRA surveys, with specialized networks (DR-NET, ROP-NET, Rb-NET, Glaucoma Network) for disease-specific capacity building. Technology products include Peek Vision smartphone screening tools, the Fair Access methodology platform, and the Malawi Eye Health App. The Community Eye Health Journal provides free peer-reviewed resources, while the Lancet Global Health Commission on Global Eye Health drives policy research. ICEH operates as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Eye Care and Vision.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Commonwealth Eye Health Consortium (CEHC): A 5-year integrated scheme of fellowships, research and technology for eye health workers in low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries, coordinated by ICEH
• VISION 2020 LINKS & Networks Programme
• Community Eye Health Journal (CEHJ)

Products and services

• MSc Public Health for Eye Care A one-year full-time or two-year split-study Master's degree programme that equips eye health professionals with public health knowledge, epidemiological methods, and field research skills to reduce blindness and visual disability. Includes optional standalone modules in Epidemiological Methods and Field Research Skills.
• Short Course in Global Eye Health A four-day interactive online workshop (9am-2pm UK time, Monday-Thursday) covering public eye health principles, Universal Eye Health Coverage strategies, community and school eye health programme planning, and use of Peek Solutions for eye health programmes. Fee £330, with scholarships available for LMIC participants.
• Research Skills for Eye Health A 16-week free online course equipping eye health professionals with skills in epidemiological principles, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, ethics, health economics, and ophthalmic research methodology. Optional paid certificate on completion.
• Glaucoma: A Public Health Approach to Preventing Blindness A 4-week free online course developing public health understanding of glaucoma, its lifelong management, and strategies for raising awareness to improve quality eye care delivery. Optional paid certificate on completion.
• Retinopathy of Prematurity: Practical Approaches to Prevent Blindness A free online course for healthcare professionals exploring strategies to prevent and treat retinopathy of prematurity through practical team approaches to neonatal care, screening, treatment, and follow-up protocols. Optional paid certificate on completion.
• Diabetic Eye Disease: Strengthening Services A free online course helping health professionals understand diabetic eye disease challenges and work with people with diabetes to prevent blindness through screening and management strategies. Optional paid certificate on completion.
• Ophthalmic Epidemiology Courses 1 & 2 Two free self-directed online courses covering basic epidemiological principles for eye health, measures of disease frequency and association, and application of epidemiological methods to major eye diseases. Optional paid certificate on completion.
• Community Eye Health Journal (CEHJ) A free peer-reviewed journal providing essential resources for eyecare workers in lower and middle-income countries, covering ophthalmology, optometry, nursing, and service delivery topics. Nearly 60,000 copies distributed annually plus online access.
• RAAB (Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness) A population-based survey methodology for assessing blindness and vision impairment prevalence and causes. ICEH manages RAAB surveys globally, with surveys conducted in 68 countries providing data used for planning and policy.
• SEHRA (School Eye Health Rapid Assessment) A planning tool for assessing school eye health programme readiness, developed jointly with Peek Vision. Uses automated analyses and Peek software for data collection on children's eye health needs globally.
• Malawi Eye Health App (ME-TAG) A mobile app developed with KUHeS allowing healthcare workers to access Malawi's eye care guidelines offline, with integrated CPD (continuing professional development) points for practitioners.
• Fair Access An agile service improvement methodology developed with Peek Vision enabling eye health services in LMICs to conduct high-quality implementation studies using adaptive platform trials to identify interventions that improve equitable access to care.
• Lancet Global Health Commission on Global Eye Health A landmark Commission co-chaired by ICEH Director Matthew Burton, authored by 73 experts from 25 countries, providing comprehensive analysis of eye health and its connections to sustainable development beyond 2020.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,000+ eye health professionals trained from 190+ countries
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Core technology

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App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Peek VisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeek Vision is a social enterprise providing technological solutions for eye care services in LMICs. It originated as a PhD project at ICEH in 2012 before becoming a separate entity in 2015. ICEH and Peek continue to work closely together with joint research projects and staff members with dual roles. Peek's products are validated through ICEH research, and Peek-powered programmes generate evidence for the eye health field.
• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICEH is designated as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Eye Care and Vision. This formal designation enables ICEH to support WHO in implementing its global eye care programme and contributes to broader health goals.
• London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICEH is an academic centre within LSHTM's Faculty of Infectious & Tropical Diseases. LSHTM provides institutional infrastructure, accreditation, and administrative support for ICEH's education programmes and research activities.
• World Health OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICEH coordinated global cataract research with WHO involvement. On February 11th 2026, ICEH and WHO held joint webinars on cataract data and WHO published guidelines for quality of care in cataract surgery management.
• Dr Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital (India)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term collaborator with ICEH on the EARN Trial. Located in India, Dr Shroff's is a partner in the randomized controlled trial assessing the impact of providing reading glasses to 20,000 older adults on income and quality of life.
• Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the EARN Trial for India and Kenya research on presbyopia correction and economic impact of reading glasses provision.
• Operation Eyesight UniversalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational development organization partnering with ICEH on the EARN Trial in Kenya for near-vision spectacle provision research.
• University of BotswanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in the Fair Access project, working with ICEH and Peek Vision on adaptive platform trials to improve equitable access to eye screening programmes.
• Ministry of Health KenyamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner in multiple ICEH research projects including Fair Access, cataract mortality research, and eye health systems strengthening. Collaborated on the Lancet Healthy Longevity paper on cataract mortality in Kenya.
• The Fred Hollows FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational eye health organization mentioned as funder and collaborator on diabetic retinopathy rapid reviews research project and FRONTIER research.
• Aravind Eye Care System (India)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier eye care institution and academic partner in the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust DR Project in India. Serves as mentor institution for ROP-NET partnerships.
• International Coalition for Trachoma ControlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition supporting ICEH efforts in trachoma elimination and open educational resources.
• Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh (NNJS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEye health organization in Nepal partnering with ICEH on Fair Access project for adaptive platform trials.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aravind Eye Care System: India-based network of eye hospitals delivering high-volume, low-cost eye care and serving as a mentor institution for ICEH's ROP-NET. Comparable mission in demonstrating scalable models of eye care delivery and training in LMICs.
• Sightsavers: International NGO headquartered in the UK focused on preventing avoidable blindness and supporting disability rights in LMICs. Operates in the same global eye health delivery space as ICEH and is a co-funder of ICEH programmes (e.g., trachoma control, MOOCs).
• The Fred Hollows Foundation: Australia-based international development organization focused on ending avoidable blindness, with deep programmes across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. Directly comparable mission and LMIC footprint; also a documented research collaborator and funder of ICEH diabetic retinopathy work.
• CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission: Germany-based international development organization focused on disability inclusion and eye health in LMICs. Operates comparable programmes in avoidable blindness prevention, inclusive eye health, and capacity strengthening in similar geographies to ICEH.
• L V Prasad Eye Institute: India-based WHO Collaborating Centre for the Prevention of Blindness providing clinical care, research, and training. Directly comparable in combining tertiary eye care, training programmes, and global health policy engagement.
• Orbis International: US-based international NGO focused on preventing blindness through hospital partnerships, training, and the Flying Eye Hospital. Comparable mission in building eye care capacity in LMICs and shares target populations in Africa and Asia.
• Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology (KCCO): Tanzania-based training and research centre focused on eye care in eastern Africa. Directly comparable to ICEH in conducting population-based eye health research, training programmes, and capacity strengthening across Africa.
• Brien Holden Vision Institute (BHVI Foundation): Australian-based global eye health research, education, and technology translation organization. Closely comparable to ICEH in combining optometric research, training, and LMIC service delivery; both address refractive error and vision impairment in low-resource settings.

Broad incumbents

• Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA): Australia-based academic ophthalmology research centre affiliated with the University of Melbourne. Comparable in combining clinical research, education, and translation into practice, though focused primarily on Australian populations rather than LMICs.

Emerging players

• Peek Vision: Social enterprise that originated from a 2012 PhD project at ICEH and spun out in 2015. Operates in the same global eye health space, providing smartphone-based vision screening and health system software for LMICs — directly comparable technology and mission, though now organizationally independent.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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