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MUMBAI: At the Shantilal Shanghvi Eye Institute in Mumbai, an eye scan using a smartphone could help save a patient’s sight.The hospital has incorporated artificial intelligence into its community outreach programme to identify patients from nearby slums who need specialist eye care.Within seconds, an image of a patient’s retina is analysed and the technology detects possible early signs of conditions such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.It is one example of how India is using AI to improve access to healthcare, particularly in places where specialists are harder to reach.LESS SPECIALIST TRAINING REQUIREDThe AI eye screening tool, developed by Bengaluru-based medical…

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