Preventable blindness causes widespread social and economic damage for the individual, their community and country. Artificial intelligence (AI) and biotechnology can offer ways to combat preventable blindness, through implants and gels, better diagnosis and increased education. Combatting corneal diseaseCorneal disease is one of the prime causes of preventable blindness. Because of this, the Tej Kohli Cornea Institute focuses its efforts on eradicating preventable blindness worldwide by 2030. Working towards the shared goal of eliminating preventable blindness, organisations and public bodies can create a greater social impact than if they do it alone.