How Remidio is using AI and portable devices to take preventive healthcare beyond hospitals
Bengaluru-based healthtech company Remidio has developed portable AI-powered diagnostic devices that enable eye disease screening using smartphones, bringing preventive eye care to rural and underserved areas. Founded by Anand Sivaraman, the company has deployed over 4,000 devices globally and conducted 16 million screenings across 55+ countries. Their technology miniaturizes traditional ophthalmic equipment into portable kits that frontline healthcare workers can use to detect diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. The AI runs directly on devices without requiring cloud connectivity, making it ideal for areas with limited internet access. Beyond eye care, Remidio is expanding into systemic health screening by analyzing retinal biomarkers to identify cardiovascular and kidney disease risks, potentially transforming how optometrists and eye care professionals deliver preventive healthcare services.
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