AI Optics

AI Optics is transforming point-of-care diagnostics with a handheld, FDA-cleared imaging camera and AI-based screening software. The Sentinel Camera captures high-quality digital images of the human eye using proprietary optical technology, while the Sentinel Pro module (investigational) analyzes images to detect Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, and Glaucoma. Designed for primary care, optometry, retail health, and long-term care settings, the system aims to reduce barriers to specialist access by enabling instant, cost-effective screening at the point of care. Key features include a portable handheld form factor, FDA clearance for the hardware, and an easy-to-use interface for non-specialists. The Sentinel Pro software delivers on-device AI analysis, providing immediate results without requiring cloud connectivity. HIPAA-compliant data handling ensures patient privacy. AI Optics targets a critical gap in preventive eye care, where many patients delay or skip specialist visits due to cost or access issues. Compared to traditional tabletop fundus cameras, AI Optics offers a lower-cost, more portable solution. However, the AI screening module is still pending regulatory clearance, limiting its current use to investigational settings. Systems like EyeArt or IDx-DR have fully cleared AI, but AI Optics' integrated hardware-software approach and focus on multiple diseases give it a unique position. For pilot programs in retail health or primary care, it’s a strong contender once the software gains approval.