Deployment-ready Clinical Decision Support Software for diagnosing and managing eye conditions (Glaucoma) from routine Retinal Fundus Images

全球需要改善许多医疗保健服务的提供，特别是眼科，它是仅次于急症室的第二繁忙的医院部门。新型冠状病毒疫情以及人口老龄化导致与年龄相关的疾病增加，进一步加剧了长时间等待专科医生就诊和预约积压的情况。我们的软件产品解决了眼科护理的三个关键领域：（1）帮助将相当大比例的患者留在社区护理（即高街验光师）;（2）减少不必要的转诊到医院眼科服务;（3）减少视力保护护理的等待时间并降低成本，因为患者将在最佳位置在正确的时间获得正确的护理，最终有助于提高患者的生活质量。

There is a global need to improve the delivery of many healthcare services, particularly ophthalmology which is the second busiest hospital department after Accident & Emergency. Long waiting times and appointment backlogs to see specialists have been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and also by the rise of age-related conditions in our ageing population. Our software product addresses three key areas in eye care :(1) help to keep a significant proportion of patients within community care (i.e. high-street optometrists);(2) reduce unnecessary referrals to hospitals ophthalmogy services;(3) reduce waiting times for the delivery of sight preserving care and reduce costs, as patients will receive the right care at the right time in the best location.Ultimately, this will help to improve patients' quality of life.