Advancing eye care through research

Pioneering research in teleophthalmology, AI diagnostics, and rural healthcare delivery to transform vision care for millions.

15+ Peer-Reviewed Publications
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Publications
Peer-reviewed
5
Active Clinical Trials
Recruiting now
1
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Global network
5+
Citations
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OUR FOCUS AREAS

Pioneering research domains

Our research addresses critical gaps in eye care delivery, especially for underserved populations.

Teleophthalmology

Developing scalable models for remote eye care delivery in rural and underserved areas.

5 Studies 2 Active Trials

AI Diagnostics

Machine learning algorithms for automated detection of diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.

3 Studies 1 Trial

Pediatric Vision

Myopia control strategies and early intervention for childhood visual disorders.

4 Studies 1 Trial

Health Economics

Cost-effectiveness of vision care interventions and impact on community productivity.

3 Studies WHO Collaboration

Featured Publications

Teleophthalmology in Rural West Bengal: A 5-Year Outcomes Study
2025

Anderson S., Chen M., Sharma P., et al. · Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2025;73(4):512-520

Comprehensive analysis of 50,000+ teleconsultations showing 94% diagnostic accuracy and 78% reduction in unnecessary referrals.

47 Citations Featured Article Read Full Paper
AI-Assisted Diabetic Retinopathy Screening: Validation in Community Settings
2024

Chen M., Wilson J., Kumar R., et al. · Ophthalmology Science, 2024;4(2):100234

Validation study of deep learning algorithm showing 96.2% sensitivity and 93.8% specificity for referable diabetic retinopathy.

89 Citations Editor's Choice Read Full Paper
Economic Impact of Vision Care Access in Rural India: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
2024

Kumar A., Anderson S., et al. · WHO South-East Asia Journal of Public Health, 2024;13(3):45-53

Every ₹1 invested in rural eye care generates ₹4.30 in economic returns through improved productivity and reduced disability.

32 Citations WHO Publication Read Full Paper
Myopia Control with Low-Dose Atropine: Indian Pediatric Cohort Study
2023

Rodriguez E., Sharma P., et al. · Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology, 2023;60(6):401-410

Low-dose atropine (0.01%) reduced myopia progression by 52% in Indian children over 24 months with minimal side effects.

28 Citations Read Full Paper
Barriers to Cataract Surgery Uptake in Rural Eastern India: A Mixed-Methods Study
2023

Das S., Anderson S., et al. · British Journal of Ophthalmology, 2023;107(8):1122-1130

Identified key barriers including cost, transportation, and lack of awareness; proposed community-based interventions.

41 Citations Read Full Paper
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Research Resources

Active Clinical Trials

AI-DR SCREEN
Recruiting

Prospective validation of AI algorithm for diabetic retinopathy screening in primary care settings.

Phase Phase III
Target Enrollment 5,000 patients
Sites 15 centers
Completion Dec 2026
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MYOPIA-STOP
Recruiting

Randomized controlled trial of low-dose atropine (0.01% vs 0.025%) for myopia control in children aged 6-14.

Phase Phase III
Target Enrollment 400 children
Sites 8 centers
Completion Mar 2027
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TELE-GLAUCOMA
Ongoing

Evaluating telemedicine-based glaucoma monitoring versus in-person care in rural populations.

Phase Phase II
Enrolled 1,200 patients
Sites 12 centers
Analysis Q3 2026
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RURAL-CATARACT
Ongoing

Community health worker-led cataract case finding and surgical referral pathway study.

Phase Implementation
Participants 800 screened
Sites 20 villages
Completion Jun 2026
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RETINA-GENE
Recruiting

Genetic screening for inherited retinal diseases in Eastern Indian population.

Phase Observational
Target 200 families
Sites 3 centers
Completion Dec 2027
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AI-GLAUCOMA
Completed

AI algorithm for optic disc assessment in glaucoma screening - results published.

Phase Phase II
Enrolled 3,200 patients
Sites 10 centers
Completed Jan 2026
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Meet Our Research Leadership

Dr. Sarah Anderson
Dr. Sarah Anderson, MD, PhD

Director of Research

Cornea & Refractive Surgery · 45+ publications

Dr. Michael Chen
Dr. Michael Chen, MD

Head of Retina Research

Vitreoretinal Surgery · AI Diagnostics Lead

Dr. Priya Sharma
Dr. Priya Sharma, PhD

Senior Biostatistician

Clinical Trial Design · Health Economics

Dr. Rajesh Kumar
Dr. Rajesh Kumar, MD

Glaucoma Research Lead

MIGS · Telemedicine · 25+ publications

Dr. Sanjay Das
Dr. Sanjay Das, PhD

Health Systems Researcher

Implementation Science · Rural Health

Dr. Anjali Kapoor
Dr. Anjali Kapoor, MD

Pediatric Research Fellow

Myopia · Amblyopia · Visual Development

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RESEARCH IMPACT

Translating research into practice

Our research directly informs clinical protocols, shapes health policy, and improves patient outcomes across our network.

78%
Reduction in unnecessary referrals through teleophthalmology protocols
52%
Slower myopia progression with our pediatric protocol
94%
Diagnostic accuracy of AI screening system
4.3x
Economic return per rupee invested in eye care
Research News & Updates
March 2026
AI Screening Algorithm Receives Regulatory Approval

Our AI-DR system approved for clinical use by CDSCO after successful validation trial.

February 2026
₹2 Crore Grant from ICMR for Teleophthalmology Expansion

New funding to scale telemedicine services to 100 additional rural locations.

January 2026
Research Presented at AIOC 2026 Conference

Five abstracts accepted, including two award-winning presentations.

December 2025
WHO Guidelines Incorporate Our Research

Our health economics research cited in new WHO SEARO vision care guidelines.

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