The AI-based screening solution is present as a simple chatbot on WhatsApp, so that it can be used for mass screening. It wouldn’t require anyone to download any separate application. The solution works even with very low internet connectivity in rural areas.
Speaking on how technology is transforming the healthcare system in India, Deepshikha Sharma, CEO, Sharp Sight Eye Hospitals, said, “With the use of AI, doctors and medical providers will now be able to deliver a more accurate diagnosis in the fastest possible time, which can aid the treatment journey. AI would be a big leap toward predictive and proactive data analytics, which will improve preventive care recommendations for patients.”
Further added that cataract is responsible for 70 per cent of blindness in India, this new AI solution shall help in early screening and treatment at the right stage to avoid blindness.