Bosch will equip close to 50 centres of Aravind Eye Care System with their Eyecare solution. Making this announcement at a press conference in Madurai on June 10, 2015, the end-to-end solution from Bosch integrates the best technology from across the world. The solution is designed to meet the requirements as defined by international standards, while also being sensitive to the needs of the Indian customer.
Aravind Eye Care System, a pioneer in Eye Care, creating deep impact in communities in a scalable and sustainable manner, is engaged in a long term association with Bosch to deploy and create 'vision centers of the future’’. The current solution has shown to create higher detection at the primary care level (vision centres) by up-skilling the current workforce by fitting into existing protocols.
Commenting on this occasion, Mr. R D Thulasiraj, Director - Operations, Aravind Eye Care System & Executive Director, LAICO said, “As Aravind Eye Care System prepares to respond to the care delivery challenges of the future, it is looking at adopting technology approaches that will enable a high quality of care. Bosch’s Eyecare Solution is one such technological approach.”
“Being patriotic about the problem while staying democratic about the solution is what drives Bosch to deliver world class solutions at affordable prices. The deployment of the devices post an extended evaluation at Aravind’s world class eye care facilities is a testament of our efforts and approach,” expressed Harsha Angeri, Head of Bosch Eye Care business & Head – Strategy, M&A and New Businesses at Robert Bosch India
Taking that strategy forward is Bosch’s partnership with Aravind Eye Care System, which is reputed for its pioneering work and for delivering quality and affordable eye care to the masses. Aravind Eye Care System’s vision is to eliminate needless blindness, with both the companies directing their efforts to impact the lower income population, Bosch finds the synergy with Aravind Eye Care System to be both strategic and mutually beneficial. “In the future we look to further strengthen our partnership with Aravind Eye Care System by working on technology solutions, such as automated detection algorithm that would help maximize the impact of the solution, and make this a model for others to adopt”, elaborated Mr. Angeri.
Commenting on this occasion, Dr. S. Aravind, Director – Projects, Aravind Eye Care System and Administrator, Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai said, “There is a need to up-skill and enhance capability at the Primary Care, as from a quality perspective it is important to go beyond cataract and refractive errors to ensure comprehensive eye examinations with appropriate service delivery that includes referral care. Bosch’s solution has enabled such a capability at the primary care and the MLOP’s have adopted the technology with enthusiasm”.
The Bosch Eye Care Solution consists of a Eye Camera, the MediBilder software and an automated detection platform. The Bosch Eye camera operates on a rechargeable battery, thus making it lightweight and portable. The findings from the Eye camera can be shared over tele-medicine using the MediBilder software. The automated detection algorithm can detect and mark conditions like Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma and more conditions. These features enable offering comprehensive eye screening at primary level screening and ensure better point of care services.
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