Intel-powered comprehensive retina risk assessment software-as-a-service platform has been developed in India. Netra. AI analyzes images from portable.
Information Technology Professionals in Delhi Have More Eye Problems
On an average, nine out of 10 adults spend more than two hours each day on a digital device, of which 10% spend at least three-fourth of their waking hours.
On an average, nine out of 10 adults spend more than two hours each day on a digital device, of which 10% spend at least three-fourth of their waking hours.
‘Netra.AI analyzes images from portable, technician-operated fundus camera devices, for immediate results of referable diabetic retinopathy (DR) grading via a cloud-based web portal.’
"With Netra.AI, Sankara Eye Foundation and Leben Care have leveraged the power of Intel Xeon Scalable processors and built-in Intel Deep Learning (DL) Boost to accurately detect DR and enable timely treatment to effectively combat avoidable vision impairment and blindness in diabetic patients." Prakash Mallya, Vice President and Managing Director of Sales, Marketing and Communications Group, Intel India, said in a statement. Netra.AI analyzes images from portable, technician-operated fundus camera devices, for immediate results of referable DR grading via a cloud-based web portal.
The solution uses cutting-edge AI algorithms, developed in collaboration with leading retina experts, with a four-step deep convolutional neural network (DCNN).
Zika Virus Linked to More Eye Problems in Infants With Microcephaly
In three Brazilian infants with microcephaly, researchers observed retinal lesions, hemorrhaging and abnormal blood vessel development not noted before in relation to the virus.
In three Brazilian infants with microcephaly, researchers observed retinal lesions, hemorrhaging and abnormal blood vessel development not noted before in relation to the virus.
India has one of the largest diabetic populations of any country in the world, approaching 98 million cases by 2030.
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Sleeping With Your Contacts On Could Lead To Serious Eye Problems
Six stories that will help you understand how risky is “Sleeping in contact lenses” behavior for your eyes.
Six stories that will help you understand how risky is “Sleeping in contact lenses” behavior for your eyes.
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90 Percent of School Dropouts in Asia Suffer from Eye Problems
Up to 90 percent of school dropouts in major Asian cities suffer from myopia or short-sightedness, BBC reported.
Up to 90 percent of school dropouts in major Asian cities suffer from myopia or short-sightedness, BBC reported.
