Bosch will equip close to 50 centres of Aravind Eye Care System with their Eyecare solution. The eye camera with a MediBilder software and an automated detection platform is designed to meet the requirements as defined by international standards.

The camera operates on a rechargeable battery, thus making it lightweight and portable. The findings from the eye camera can be shared over tele-medicine using the MediBilder software. The automated detection algorithm can detect and mark conditions like diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma among other conditions. These features enable offering comprehensive eye screening at primary level screening and ensure better point of care services.

The ophthalmology major is engaged in a long term association with Bosch to deploy and create 'vision centers of the future’. The current solution has shown to create higher detection at the primary care level by up-skilling the current workforce by fitting into existing protocols.

According to R D Thulasiraj, director - Operations, Aravind Eye Care System & executive director, LAICO, use of technology will help to respond to the care delivery challenges of the future.

The deployment of the devices post an extended evaluation at Aravind’s world class eye care facilities is a testament of our efforts and approach,” said Harsha Angeri, head, Bosch Eye Care business & head, Strategy, M&A and New Businesses at Robert Bosch India.

“We would look to further strengthen our partnership with Aravind Eye Care System by working on technology solutions, such as automated detection algorithm that would help maximize the impact of the solution, and make this a model for others to adopt,” he added.

“There is a need to up-skill and enhance capability at the primary care level from a quality perspective. It is also important to go beyond cataract and refractive errors to ensure comprehensive eye examinations with appropriate service delivery that includes referral care. Bosch’s solution has enabled such a capability at the primary care”, said Dr S Aravind, director, Projects, Aravind Eye Care System and administrator, Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai.