EyeCare Hospital has introduced an artificial-intelligence system for retinal screening in partnership with EyRIS, allowing earlier identification of conditions linked to diabetes, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration.
The service was launched at the Maldives Health and Family Expo at Hulhumalé Central Park. Deputy Health Minister Ahmed Hamdhan Nasir and EyeCare managing director Dr Abdulla Zahir attended the inauguration.
Specialised cameras capture images of the retina, which are then analysed by the EyRIS SELENA+ system. The resulting reports help clinicians prioritise patients who need further examination or treatment. EyeCare said the approach is intended to make screening more accessible and to raise awareness of the value of early detection.
The hospital plans to offer the service at its main facility on Orchid Magu in Malé. Visitors to the expo can also try the screening at the company’s stall while the event continues.
No cost details or nationwide rollout timeline have been announced beyond the initial launch.
