Noor Dubai Foundation launches tele-ophthalmology scheme in Nepal

KATHMANDU, JULY 10: The Noor Dubai Foundation has launched its tele-ophthalmology program in collaboration with Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh (NNJS) in Nepal.

The scheme, announced yesterday, employs tele-ophthalmology to enhance eye care accessibility in remote areas of Nepal over a 3-year period through 15 health centres.

The program includes primary care, expert consultations, and training. Telemedicine and tele-ophthalmology revolutionize healthcare delivery through electronic communication and advanced technology, enabling the remote exchange of medical information, said the Foundation in a press statement.

Real-time data analytics and technology-driven insights will be leveraged to optimize healthcare delivery and decision-making, ensuring efficient and excellent patient care.

It is estimated that 6.8 million people suffer from vision loss in Nepal, with 8.4 ophthalmologists per million of the population available. By the end of the 3-year period, the scheme is expected to deliver improved primary eye care to 433,000 patients via 15 eye centers and enable expert consultant reviews for 82,000 individuals through tele-ophthalmology, according to the Foundation.