New-Tech Europe Magazine | Q4 2021

IOPerfect™combines artificial intelligence (AI) in a VR-like headset to allow tele-diagnosis and remote monitoring of glaucoma Israeli startup Ophthalmic Sciences is unveiling IOPerfect™, the world’s first AI-based contactless intraocular pressure (IOP) measuring device. The proprietary technology, which combines AI-based visual analysis in a VR-like headset, allows tele- diagnosis and remote monitoring of glaucoma. With around 75 million patients globally, glaucoma is the second leading cause for blindness, which the novel technology may help prevent. Patients can easily and safely wear the VR-like headset to monitor their IOP (fluid pressure inside the eyes) any time of the day at home without the need for eye drops or constant calibration. The test is performed in under two minutes, and is unaffected by corneal thickness, with its proprietary algorithm providing reliable AI-based image processing analysis of vascular pressure response. “We are excited to have our technology serve as a meaningful tool to help fight the glaucoma epidemic and prevent millions from going blind,” says Ariel Weinstein, CEO, Ophthalmic Sciences. “Growing exposure to phone and computer screens appears to be linked to increased glaucoma prevalence. Along contactless device for measuring eye fluid pressure Ophthalmic Sciences unveils world’s first AI

Ophthalmic Sciences’ device. Credit – Ophthalmic Sciences

with an ageing population, the risk keeps getting higher, increasing the need for early diagnosis. But most importantly, the past year has proven the value of tele-diagnosis and this fact has attracted significant attention from clinicians and investors in our venture,” adds Weinstein. “Non-contact, remote measurement of IOP is very challenging, which explains why current glaucoma management is based on infrequent measurements even though IOP fluctuates continuously. Such sporadic monitoring would be unheard of in diabetes or hypertension management which is why I embarked on this journey,” says Noam Hadas, inventor of the technology, Co-Founder and CTO, Ophthalmic Sciences. Hadas concluded: “Developing the IOPerfect was a very challenging feat, involving a combination of novel mechanics and image processing innovations. All these were brought together to solve the need for a best-in-class system that can provide specialists with the data required to better treat their patients.” IOPerfect™ applies mild controlled air pressure within the headset while micro-video cameras capture the

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