New, portable AI-enabled system providing eye care to the elderly

The ageing population and geographical isolation of many parts of Thessaly limit older adults’ access to specialized ophthalmological care, often leading to delayed diagnosis of serious retinal conditions.

The project “OPSIS: Integrated Digital Medical Support System” addresses this gap by creating and piloting a portable AI-enabled ophthalmological imaging system. The device will be used by Primary Health Care (PHC) staff and will connect to the University of Thessaly’s telemedicine platform. The project’s five main actions include:

  1. Supplying, installing and testing a portable AI-enabled retinal imaging camera in primary care units
  2. Validating the system’s reliability through comparative studies
  3. Developing a telemedicine system for transmitting and clinically evaluating images
  4. Training PHC staff in the use of the equipment
  5. Piloting the system in real-life conditions and disseminating the results.

The project is implemented by the Department of Medicine at the University of Thessaly in the framework of the Thematic Grants Programme for Healthy Ageing, with the support of the Bodossaki Foundation, the John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation and the TIMA Charitable Foundation.

Grantee
University of Thessaly, Department of Medicine

As a referral centre for the University of Thessaly Department of Medicine, the Ophthalmology Clinic of the University Hospital of Larisa serves more than 10,000 patients annually and acts as a centre for the training and specialization of new doctors and health professionals.

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