Basira-E-Med Prototype

Basira-E-Med is an innovative tele-ophthalmology platform designed to improve access to eye care and retinal disease screening across Algeria. The solution connects general practitioners and other healthcare professionals with ophthalmologists through a secure platform for transmitting and remotely analyzing fundus images. The platform focuses particularly on the screening and follow-up of diabetic retinopathy, hypertensive retinopathy, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and other retinal diseases. After the examination, fundus images are securely transmitted to a referenced ophthalmologist for expert assessment, with the project aiming for a maximum diagnostic turnaround time of 60 minutes. Basira-E-Med aims to make ophthalmic screening more accessible, particularly for patients who may have limited access to specialized care, while facilitating collaboration between healthcare professionals. The project also plans to integrate artificial intelligence as a diagnostic support tool and develop new services, including the possibility of comprehensive ophthalmic consultations at home. Basira-E-Med obtained the “Innovative Project” label in 2026, marking an important milestone in its development.