Dr. Abhishek Mandal, Ph.D.
Senior Business Adviser, Vision Science Academy, London, U.K.
Vision Science Academy Exclusive
It is no secret that industries around the globe are transitioning to a focus on technology. Whether it is investing in artificial intelligence that can help with everyday tasks that will change the way that we work or the creation of more effective technologies that help us to do our jobs better, technology is changing every single industry. As we look to the future, we can start to see how advances in technology can change the global eyecare sector. In this post, we will look into some of the possibilities that technology can bring.
Smarter Screenings
Artificial intelligence is already being considered and used for certain screening processes. Medical offices around the globe are looking for ways to improve their screening process and AI technologies might just be the answer. With these systems, necessary data can be collected that can help to ensure that patients end up where they need to go. It is likely that the future of patient onboarding will be partially managed by technology.
Faster Filing
If there is one area where smart systems are being considered it is with paperwork and filing. Computers can process paperwork much faster than the average person, and they can even convert or carry over data when taught to do so through machine learning. With the right technology, medical paperwork, particularly the complex documentation in the eyecare industry, can be more easily managed than ever before.
More Effective Surgeries
Ophthalmologists around the world rely on technology to help their patients. Whether it is the complex computing of LASIK surgery systems or the technology used to screen eye exam results, technology is already helping the eyecare industry to prosper. Going forward, these technologies will continue to advance and improve, which means that it will be easier than ever for doctors to carry out effective surgeries at a faster rate and likely with more accuracy.
Better Trained Medical Professionals
One area where technology is really helping the medical sector is with training. More medical professionals are receiving better training thanks to virtual reality and artificial intelligence. Instead of waiting to come across an instance on the job, young medical professionals can participate in simulations that allow them to face circumstances that they would otherwise only see infrequently. These tools can be used to make smarter and more well-prepared doctors who can conduct surgeries and exams in a safe digital platform.
Conclusion
Technology is the future and the eyecare sector is no exception to this rule. As we move forward, eye care professionals can expect technology to be there every step of the way. It does not matter if these systems are checking in patients or helping professionals to carry out surgeries. At the end of the day, technology is helping medical professionals to work smarter and harder for the benefit of patients. The technology of tomorrow will continue to sculpt the way that medical professionals work, and we can all look forward to the results of this incredible change.
References
- Greenfield, D. (2019). Artificial Intelligence in Medicine: Applications, implications, and limitations. Harvard University.
- Paranjape, K., Schinkel, M., Nannan Panday, R., Car, J., & Nanayakkara, P. (2019). Introducing Artificial Intelligence Training in Medical Education. JMIR Medical Education.
- DOCET Staff. (2019). Advances in Eyecare: Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. DOCET.
