Diabetic retinopathy remains one of the leading causes of preventable vision loss worldwide. Early detection through regular retinal screening can prevent severe visual impairment for many patients living with diabetes, yet access to timely screening continues to be a challenge in many healthcare systems.
We are pleased to announce the launch of a nationwide diabetic retinopathy screening program in Turkey powered by EyeCheckup AI. The program marks an important milestone in bringing artificial intelligence into routine clinical practice at national scale.
Expanding Access to Early Detection
The rollout has begun across multiple cities and major hospitals throughout Turkey, enabling healthcare providers to identify patients who require specialist ophthalmic care more efficiently.
By integrating AI-assisted retinal image analysis into existing clinical workflows, EyeCheckup helps clinicians rapidly identify patients with signs of diabetic retinopathy while allowing those without referable disease to continue routine follow-up. This supports earlier intervention while helping healthcare systems optimize specialist resources.
Built for Real-World Healthcare
EyeCheckup has been designed for seamless integration into clinical environments and supports screening workflows using retinal fundus photographs. The platform provides automated analysis to assist clinicians in identifying patients who may benefit from referral for comprehensive ophthalmic examination.
The nationwide deployment demonstrates that AI is moving beyond research environments into everyday healthcare delivery.
Clinical Validation
The launch builds on years of research, software development, and clinical validation. EyeCheckup has been evaluated in independent clinical studies and publications in leading peer-reviewed journals, demonstrating performance suitable for real-world diabetic eye screening workflows.
Looking Ahead
The nationwide rollout represents another important step toward preventing avoidable vision loss through earlier diagnosis. As additional hospitals join the program, EyeCheckup will continue supporting clinicians with scalable AI technology designed to improve patient care while enhancing healthcare efficiency.
