AIIMS Delhi Developing a mobile application to improve the treatment and care of eye patients and raise awareness about hospital admissions, implants and post-surgery follow-up.
Dr. J.S TitialChief, RP Center for Ophthalmic Science, AIIMS, Delhi Said, “I think it is the need of the hour. Covid has also made us realize that you have to approach people in a different way because the physical approach can sometimes be difficult. It is only for people coming from distant places.”
The app will come with a camera system using which patients can share photos and consult doctors.
“Through the app, doctors can interact directly with patients. There will also be a camera system, using which patients can share photos of their eyes and explain their problems and symptoms. Doctors can diagnose them, and if patients follow our If registered with . , we can tell them the time frame for admission and surgery at the center,” he said.
He said patients can also be called on a priority basis based on the progress of their disease.
The app will also help track patients who have undergone transplantation and follow-up after transplant surgery becomes very difficult, the doctor said.
“If someone develops transplant rejection, it has to be taken care of within a few days. If the patient comes after a week or two, you cannot reverse the rejection. If such a patient is tracked, he or she can be taken to the nearest hospital. came so that the article could be saved.
It will be connected with many other hospitals.
“We will also tie up with various hospitals where people are trained to carry out transplants or can take care of post-transplant patients,” Titiyal said.
The app is expected to be operational within six months.
