Automating Eye Screening to Prevent Blindness

Our latest episode of The Medical Innovation Podcast features Ali Khoshnevis, the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of EyeCheq, a company dedicated to revolutionizing eye care. Driven by a mission to prevent blindness, Ali shares his journey from clinical practice to entrepreneurship, highlighting the inspiration behind his first venture: a patient's struggle to afford essential medications. The conversation underscores the importance of clinician-led innovation and EyeCheq's unique position in addressing healthcare challenges through firsthand experience.

The podcast delves into EyeCheq's innovative approach to eye care, featuring autonomous kiosks strategically placed in accessible locations like pharmacies and primary car facilities. Ali also describes the challenges associated with developing hardware solutions in healthcare from manufacturing to supply chain to regulatory approval. With an ambitious goal of screening millions of patients annually and expanding globally to reach underserved populations, we are excited to see the impact that the team is poised to make on global eye health.