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AI-assisted retinal screening at UMF 47

IMSS reported screening about 4,000 patients with AI-assisted retinal imaging at UMF 47

WorkingCompany's own claim

Problem

Patients with diabetes needed early detection of retinal damage. Specialist appointments needed to reach patients requiring further examination.

Approach

UMF 47 in Guanajuato introduced screening in April 2024 using a camera that did not require pupil dilation. Its AI software classified risk, and trained staff arranged specialist referrals when needed.

Results

about 4,000patients screened since April 2024, reported by the programme coordinator in June 2025Company's own claim[1]

7.5%of screened patients required ophthalmology care, according to IMSSCompany's own claim[1]

Takeaway

Screening was embedded in primary care, with specialist referrals following risk assessment.

Sources

Cuenta IMSS Guanajuato con Programa de Tamizaje de Retinopatía Diabética a la derechohabiencia de la UMF No. 47
Contexto NN10 Jun 2025News article

Source summaries

[1]Contexto NN10 Jun 2025

IMSS physician Esaú Olivar Vázquez described AI-assisted retinal screening at UMF 47. He reported about 4,000 screenings and an ophthalmology referral share of 7.5%.

Full details are in the original sources.

Added 1 Nov 2026 · Updated 1 Nov 2026