Millions of people around the world are at risk of developing permanent visual impairment due

to a lack of ophthalmic services. In a country like India, the ophthalmologist-patient ratio is at a

dismal 1:1,00,000. According to Registrar General Census Commission, about 70% of the population in India lives in rural areas, and the maximum number of ophthalmologists are in urban areas. A solution to this problem lies in the successful implementation of ICT in the form of “Tele Ophthalmology.” Tele-Ophthalmology enables eye care through digital medical equipment and

telecommunications technology

Teleophthalmology has the potential to revolutionize the way eye care is delivered in India, particularly in remote and underserved areas.

Apollo, one of the leading health care providers in India, through its Telehealth division, aims to improve access to eye care services, particularly in the rural areas.