Event Description:

Eye disorders and vision loss are among the costliest conditions to diagnose and treat in the global economy. Eye diseases are impacting 1.3B+ people costing $3 trillion/year in healthcare (direct and indirect costs) globally. The population in developed countries suffering from eye diseases is increasing due to demographic trends and the increased incidence of diabetes. The growing middle class in emerging markets requires a high quality and affordable solution. Ophthalmologists and optometrists lack a reliable early diagnostic device for disease diagnosis. Typical methods provide diagnosis only after the eye has suffered irreparable damage. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) has revolutionized ophthalmic diagnostics. We will discuss next-generation OCT-based disruptive technologies for early diagnosis of ocular pathologies such as macular diseases, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. Next-generation optical imaging devices could diagnose diseases before the onset of irreversible vision loss by providing ultra-high resolution images and real-time retinal blood circulation maps. We will present an overview of the current advances in ophthalmology as well as our innovative solutions. We will also discuss applications of OCT and optical imaging for other pathologies.

Event Speaker:
Manish D. Kulkarni, PhD

Event Speaker Title: 
CEO

Event Speaker Company: 
Diagnostic Solutions & Systems