EyeCare Hospital has launched an artificial-intelligence-powered retinal screening service in partnership with EyRIS, making the technology available in the Maldives for the first time.
The service was inaugurated at the Maldives Health and Family Expo 2026 at Hulhumalé Central Park. Deputy Minister of Health Ahmed Hamdhoon Nasir and EyeCare Managing Director Dr Abdulla Zahir attended the launch.
Specialised cameras capture images of the retina, which are then analysed by the EyRIS SELENA+ system. The AI flags signs of diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration, allowing clinicians to prioritise patients who need further examination or treatment.
EyeCare said the aim is to make routine eye screening more accessible and to catch conditions that may develop without obvious symptoms, particularly among older people and those with diabetes. The service is expected to become available at the hospital’s main facility on Orchid Magu in Malé in the near future. Visitors could also try the screening at the expo stall.
The introduction follows EyeCare’s earlier partnership with ZEISS as the exclusive Vision Expert in the Maldives.