Project Orbis

Technology and Innovation in Global Ophthalmology: The Past, the Potential, and a Path Forward

“…For example, organizations like ORBIS and Seva have successfully trained and equipped 10s of 1000s of eye care professionals globally. 7 Teleophthalmology bridges the distance gap by virtually connecting patients and providers and has been shown to improve accessibility to eye care, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries. 8 This concept can be implemented in a number of ways, for example, by providing live consultation with a remote expert for real-time diagnostic and therapeutic guidance, delayed remote expert review of imaging for large-scale screening interventions, or using virtual language interpreter services to ameliorate language and (to some extent) cultural barriers between provider and patient.…”

“…Surgical outreach camps can bring providers and supplies to populations in need, while educating and supplying local providers may provide a more sustainable alternative to reduce regional accessibility gaps. For example, organizations like ORBIS and Seva have successfully trained and equipped 10s of 1000s of eye care professionals globally 7…”

“…For example, organizations like ORBIS and Seva have successfully trained and equipped 10s of 1000s of eye care professionals globally. 7 …”