Portable AI Device is Transforming Global Vision Care
Forus Health’s 3Nethra is a portable, AI-enabled eye-screening device tackling avoidable blindness in underserved areas. It screens for multiple disorders like diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma, enabling early detection by minimally trained workers. Adopted in 75+ countries, it has screened 3M+ people, cut unnecessary referrals by 70%, and improved rural eye care access.
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3 million+ patients
screened globally, across 75+ countries.
50% increase
in early diabetic retinopathy detection.
70% reduction
in unnecessary referrals in Karnataka.
Neonatal eye screening
to prevent Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP).
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