Powered By Intel, A Deep Learning System Is Saving India From Blindness

A new deep learning model can be a solution for diabetic retinopathy. Sankara Eye Foundation and Leben Care, a Singapore-based company are collaborating to provide diabetic retinopathy relief in India. The companies are working on an Intel-powered, cloud-based artificial intelligence solution that uses deep learning to detect retinal conditions within a short span. Called Netra.AI, the accuracy of this system matches that of human doctors and can drastically reduce screening burdens. Prakash Mallya, vice president and managing director of sales, marketing, and communications group at Intel India says, "The use of AI to improve disease detection and prevention is a critical step for the healthcare industry and a giant leap for humankind. India has one of the largest diabetic populations in the world and diabetic retinopathy is the major cause of vision loss and blindness in persons of working age. WIth Netra.AI, Sankara Eye Foundation, and Leben Care have leveraged the power of Intel Xeon Scalable processors and built-in Intel Deep Learning (DL) Boost to accurately detect DR and enable timely treatment to effectively combat avoidable vision impairment and blindness in diabetic patients."