Strathclyde Uni Spy Prize For Eye App

A smartphone adapter - developed in Scotland - that could eliminate 80% of the world's blindness has won a prestigious award.

'Peek' has been designed by engineers at Strathclyde university, in conjunction with medical researchers from Glasgow and London. It works by scanning a person's eye with the built-in phone camera and a special app. It can be taken to poorer countries to quickly and cost-effectively treat eye conditions.

It is one of 5 winners of the INDEX: Award 2015 design prize of €100,000.

Dr Mario Giardini heads the engineering design team at Strathclyde Uni, he said: "Winning the INDEX award is a fantastic achievement for the team and provides us with the platform to further develop the adaptor and fulfill its full potential.

"Peek Retina will make a massive impact in low-income countries and demonstrates the impact quality research can have in tackling the global problems faced in society today."