Affordable Glaucoma Screening Systems CSR Project for Public Eye Health

Advancing public health through affordable glaucoma screening systems (Concept Note)

Objective

• Integrate innovative technologies and address critical deficiencies in existing systems to transform glaucoma screening in India., Collaboration between IIT Madras and Sankara Netralaya to develop and implement four methodologies over a three-year period., Methodologies encompass cutting-edge advancements to enhance detection, assessment, and monitoring of glaucoma among rural masses.

Description

• Conventional Fundus and anterior segment Imaging Investigation: Utilizing established imaging techniques for early detection of glaucoma., AI-Based Anomaly Detection: Employing artificial intelligence to analyze fundus images with precision for glaucomatous abnormalities., Automated Peripheral Vision Assessment: Creating an automated system for peripheral vision assessment, facilitating early detection and monitoring of glaucoma progression., Novel Needle-Based Ocular Pressure Measurement: Introducing a Gold standard for ocular pressure measurement at an affordable cost to measure pressure in challenging cases, ensuring accurate diagnosis and management of glaucoma.

Impact

• Early detection and intervention for glaucoma, reducing the risk of irreversible vision loss., Improved accessibility to screening services, especially in rural and underserved regions., Strengthening of public healthcare delivery through affordable, technology-driven solutions.