“The mission of Sightrisk Ltd. is to deliver technologies and analytical processes that assess the risk of an individual developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD). By accurately identifying an individual’s risk factors, trained professionals can provide appropriate advice that can prevent or delay the onset of this disease.”

Sightrisk Ltd. provides a solution to an international problem: age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is the developed world’s leading cause of registered blindness; it is a disease of the macula, the central part of the retina, and affects central and colour vision. The Sightrisk AMD Calculator is an online risk assessment tool aimed at eyecare professionals to offer their patients a scientifically-backed service. Sightrisk is used to accurately predict an individual’s risk of developing AMD at a given age, and which provides advice and encouragement to positively modify lifestyle factors in order to reduce that risk. The software has been shown to provide numerous benefits; for the patients in the form of risk reduction and increased awareness of AMD; commercial advantages for the practice, and academic enhancement for the staff.