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This audio programme is in three parts, each discussing an area where technology can be used to improve optometric services to the public now and in the future.

  • AI and telemedicine in diabetic retinopathy screening: Dr Jorge Cuadros, an international expert on the use of AI in diabetic retinopathy, discusses the role of AI and telemedicine in the detection and grading of this sight threatening disease.  
  • Amyloid detection in screening for Alzheimer’s disease: Ms Anne Marie Cairns from Optos plc describes the latest research endeavours into early detection of Alzheimer's disease and discusses the potential role of ultra-widefield imaging in screening for the disease in the primary care environment.
  • The OrCam, the Oxsight and beyond: Dr Michael Crossland gives an informative update on recently available complex low vision aids and discusses the use of smart phone apps which have been designed to help the visually impaired carry out routine and specific tasks.

Last published: August 2020

    ◄Unit 3 - The OrCam, the OxSight and beyond (~16 mins)Evaluation►

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    • DOCET would like to thank the following for their contribution to this programme:

      • Dr Jorge Cuadros, CEO, EyePACS and Director of Informatics Research, University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry
      • Anne Marie Cairns, Chief Clinical Officer, Optos
      • Dr Michael Crossland, Specialist Optometrist at Moorfields Eye Hospital

    ◄Unit 3 - The OrCam, the OxSight and beyond (~16 mins)Evaluation►