HCM City Eye Hospital to offer free glaucoma testing with AI software
The Ho Chi Minh City-based Eye Hospital has announced to offer free-of-charge rapid screening tests for glaucoma by using artificial intelligence (AI) software.
The HCM City-based Eye Hospital to provide free glaucoma testing with AI software for 1,000 people. (Photo www.sggpnews.org.vn)
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - The Ho Chi Minh City-based Eye Hospital hasannounced to offer free-of-charge rapid screening tests for glaucoma by usingartificial intelligence (AI) software.
To mark World Glaucoma Week 2023, the hospital plans to provide examinationsand consultations for 1,000 people.
The offer aims to help city dwellers access new technology - AI software EyeDrthat could help advance early detection of the disease.
With the assistance of EyeDr, the doctors will quickly determine which patientsare likely to have the disease.
Those over 40 years old having a family member with glaucoma or those havingnearsightedness, farsightedness, or prolonged use of corticosteroids areeligible for registering for free examination.
The hospital’s customer care staff will arrange and confirm the appointment.
People could register online for testing at //forms.gle/o8XwBZ7YeJckSWb28
The closing date for the registration is from now until the full number.
For more information, please contact the hospital located at No.280 on DienBien Phu street in District 3.
World Glaucoma Week 2023 from March 12 to 18 aims to raise awareness aboutglaucoma and urging people to get tested.
So far more than 500 activities from around the world were submitted on theworld map.
According to the World Glaucoma Association, World Glaucoma Week is a uniqueinitiative that puts a spotlight on glaucoma as the leading cause ofpreventable irreversible blindness worldwide.
The prompt diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma can prevent needless visionimpairment. However, so many are unaware they have the disease or may not haveaccess to much-needed care.
Most people with glaucoma are not aware of it: most glaucoma patients have zerosymptoms.
Catching the disease early gives patients a great chance of preserving theirvision for the years to come.
As the numbers are expected to increase exponentially, it is a growing publichealth concern that needs more attention and effective eye health systems.
The active coming together of the international community with colleagues andkey stakeholders through events to stimulate awareness and dialogue is expectedto improve glaucoma care for patients around the world./.
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The HCM City-based Eye Hospital to provide free glaucoma testing with AI software for 1,000 people. (Photo www.sggpnews.org.vn) 
