Insight Optics provides the OptoView System™, which enables primary care staff to record fundus exams using an iPhone and off-the-shelf tools for asynchronous review by eye specialists. This approach increases compliance with eye screenings, allowing for earlier detection of preventable vision loss in at-risk patients who regularly visit their primary care providers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Many at-risk patients do not receive timely eye screenings due to the inconvenience and cost of visiting specialists, leading to delayed detection and preventable vision loss. Traditional screening methods often require expensive, specialized equipment and trained operators, limiting accessibility within primary care settings.
Solution
Insight Optics offers the OptoView System™, a solution that enables primary care staff to capture fundus images using an iPhone and off-the-shelf ophthalmoscopes for asynchronous review by eye specialists. This approach facilitates increased compliance with preventative eye screenings during routine primary care visits, allowing for earlier detection of vision-threatening conditions. The system integrates into existing clinical workflows, providing a cost-effective and efficient method for identifying patients who require further evaluation and treatment. By leveraging computer vision, the OptoView System™ deskills specialized eye exams, making them accessible in primary care and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes primary care physicians, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and eye specialists seeking to improve early detection of preventable vision loss in at-risk patients.
Features
- Mobile application compatible with non-mydriatic ophthalmoscopes for fundus image capture without dilation
- Integration with existing primary care workflows for rapid image recording and uploading (less than 5 minutes)
- Secure sharing of exam data between primary care providers and eye specialists
- Computer vision-powered image analysis to assist in identifying potential abnormalities
- Web and mobile application for specialists to review exams and provide recommendations
- Reimbursement through existing CPT codes for preventative vision exams
- Compliance with HEDIS requirements for diabetic eye exams