At the LV Prasad Eye Institute in India, we developed an ophthalmic electronic medical record and hospital management system, integrating clinical, surgical and operational functions in one platform to allow digital eye care services at the point of care.
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We wish to acknowledge the entire team of eyeSmart EMR and colleagues at the LV Prasad Eye Institute.
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Das, A.V., Vadapalli, R. The eyeSmart electronic medical record system enables decentralized and digital eyecare. Nat Rev Bioeng 1, 884–885 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44222-023-00118-5
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