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Québec clinics test AI4Eyes' 5-minute dry eye diagnosis tool
AI4Eyes' platform combines multiple dry eye tests into one five-minute exam. Québec clinics will test the system through a government program that funds real-world medtech validation.
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Some Québec clinics will test an AI-powered system that aims to cut dry eye diagnosis from a multi-appointment process to a single five-minute exam. The hardware-and-software platform, built by Montréal-based AI4Eyes, combines several diagnostic tests into one session and generates a treatment recommendation alongside the result.
The testing runs through the Medteq+ Support Program, a Québec government initiative that selected eight medtech companies for real-world validation. AI4Eyes is receiving $700,000 from the program, on top of the $6.5 million CAD financing round it announced in January.
Dry eye disease affects up to 30 percent of Canadians, according to the company. The condition occurs when the eyes do not produce enough lubrication, causing burning, itchiness, and redness. The prevalence is expected to rise as the population ages and screen time increases.