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New Global Study Confirms: AMD-Related Vision Loss Has More Than Doubled Since 1990
A major new analysis published in The Lancet Global Health has provided the most comprehensive picture yet of the growing global burden of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Drawing on data from...
I-SCREEN Celebrates Women Advancing Vision Health Through AI
On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, I-SCREEN celebrates the researchers and innovators working to preserve vision for millions.
Early AMD screening made more accessible with I-SCREEN
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss after the age of 50, often progressing without noticeable symptoms in its early stages. Through the I-SCREEN project,...
I-SCREEN at FLORetina 2025: Advancing AI-Supported Eye Screening
The I-SCREEN team was in Florence to take part in the FLORetina 2025 Congress, one of the leading international events in retinal research and clinical practice.
I-SCREEN Virtual General Assembly: Strengthening Recruitment Efforts and Preparing for the Next Phase
The I-SCREEN consortium met online for its annual Virtual General Assembly. Partners reviewed the current status of recruitment, shared experiences from clinical sites, and outlined priorities for the...
I-SCREEN Partners Contribute to the Jesenski DOOS Seminar 2025
Partners from the I-SCREEN project took part in the Jesenski DOOS Seminar 2025, held on 8 November in Ljubljana. The event followed the successful EAOO 2025 meeting earlier this year and gathered opto...
I-SCREEN Marks the International Day of Older Persons by Advancing Early AMD Detection
On the International Day of Older Persons, the I-SCREEN project highlights one of the most preventable causes of vision loss among people over 55, age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Community Eye Care Can Help Detect AMD Earlier
As part of the I-SCREEN initiative, Work Package 4 (WP4), coordinated by the European Council of Optometry and Optics (ECOO), is piloting a new community-based screening model designed to spot age-rel...
I-SCREEN featured in Optometry Today
We’re very pleased to share that the I-SCREEN project has been featured in Optometry Today. The article highlights how optometry practices in Northern Ireland are playing a key role in this European e...
On AI Appreciation Day, I-SCREEN Celebrates the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Protecting Vision
What if your local optometrist could detect the risk of serious eye disease years before symptoms appear, during a routine eye check-up?
Interview series: Marie Louise Enzendorfer
Meet Marie Louise Enzendorfer, a PhD student at the Medical University of Vienna and a member of the I-SCREEN project team. Her research focuses on optical coherence tomography (OCT)-based biomarkers...
I-SCREEN General Assembly in Zürich: Advancing Retinal Screening through Collaboration and Innovation
The I-SCREEN project recently gathered in Zürich for its latest General Assembly Meeting, bringing together partners from across Europe for a day of meaningful discussion, knowledge-sharing, and strat...
I-SCREEN Featured in FOKUS Magazine at EAOO 2025
An article on the I-SCREEN project, authored by Matjaž Turk from the Medical University of Vienna, was featured in the latest issue of FOKUS magazine. The article was released during the EAOO 2025 Con...
Milestone Achieved: I-SCREEN Launches Full-Scale Retinal Image Collection
The I-SCREEN project has achieved an important milestone: optometric retinal image uploads are now underway in all participating countries. With 22 optical and optometric sites across Switzerland, Aus...
World Health Day 2025
At I-SCREEN, we stand by the idea that preserving vision isn’t a luxury—it’s a fundamental part of protecting health and dignity.
Interview series: Meet Hrvoje Bogunović
Meet Hrvoje Bogunović, an Assistant Professor for Medical Image Computing at the Medical University of Vienna and WP2 Lead in the I-SCREEN project, where he develops AI models to predict the progressi...
Empowering Women in Science: I-SCREEN’s Commitment to Diversity and Innovation
On February 11th, the I-SCREEN consortium proudly joins the global celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, recognizing the invaluable contributions of women in research, he...
Interview series: Meet Gregor S. Reiter
Meet Dr. Gregor S. Reiter, Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Medical University of Vienna and Principal Investigator for SUDETES and APENNINES in the I-SCREEN project. With a focus on medical and surg...
Introducing our new interview series: Meet Matjaž Mihelčič
Meet Matjaž Mihelčič, a passionate optometrist and researcher with a wealth of experience in eye care and vision science. As the past president of ECOO and an important figure in the I-SCREEN project,...
Matjaž Mihelčič presents I-SCREEN project at EVER 2024
The EVER 2024 meeting, one of the most prominent gatherings in ophthalmology and vision science, took place in Valencia from 3-5 November. This year, the conference introduced a new Special Interest G...
I-SCREEN General Assembly: Reflecting on progress and setting goals for 2025
On November 22, 2024, the I-SCREEN project held its 2nd General Assembly Meeting, bringing together all partners to review achievements and outline objectives for the coming year. The meeting was a pr...
I-SCREEN Steering Committee highlights major milestones and prepares for future goals
On September 30, the I-SCREEN Steering Committee held its first meeting to review the project's progress and plan future activities. Key work package leaders gathered to provide updates, highlight cha...
World Patient Safety Day
On September 17th, 2024, the I-SCREEN project joins the global community in marking World Patient Safety Day, an initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO) to promote awareness and commitme...
Javier Zarranz-Ventura's talk at the Ophthalmic AI Summit 2024
At this year's Ophthalmic AI Summit, Dr. Javier Zarranz-Ventura delivered an impactful presentation on "Clinic-ready OCT: Bridging the Gap in GA Segmentation for Precision Management." During his talk...
Ethical Approval Granted for I-SCREEN's WP4 Community-Based Screening Study
The I-SCREEN consortium is pleased to announce that the I-SCREEN clinical study has obtained ethical approval for WP4 of the PYRENEES study in Vienna. This is a major milestone that enables us to kick...
Collaborative Efforts in Vision Health: Recap of the I-SCREEN Consortium Meeting
I-SCREEN consortium kicked off a meeting on May 29th in Vienna, Austria, with partners coming together for a comprehensive discussion on the project's progress and future directions. Ursula Schmidt-Er...
I-SCREEN Project to Host First Face-to-Face Meeting in Vienna
After a successful online kick-off event in March, the I-SCREEN project will hold its first in-person meeting in Vienna, Austria, on May 29th, 2024. This meeting marks an important step in the project...
World Health Day 2024
As the world marks World Health Day, a pioneering project, I-SCREEN, emerges as a game-changer in the fight against age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
ECCO: Redefining Eye Care with the I-SCREEN Project!
ECCO, a partner of I-SCREEN, has shared a press release along with a statement from Matjaž Mihelčič, the President of ECCO.
I-SCREEN Project Launches Online Kick-off Event
The I-SCREEN project took its first step towards revolutionising eye health with an online kick-off event held on March 25th, 2024. Conducted virtually, the event brought together partners from across...
Revolutionising Eye Health: New I-SCREEN Project Integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Early Detection of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Leading the charge in redefining eye care, the innovative EU project I-SCREEN sets out to tackle age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the predominant cause of severe vision loss in individuals aged...
Artificial Intelligence Act
I-SCREEN's mission is to revolutionise the early detection and monitoring of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) through innovative AI-driven solutions. Namely, we are committed to developing an ef...
I-SCREEN Revolutionises AMD Care with AI Technology
In a bid to transform the landscape of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) management, I-SCREEN has launched its EIC Pathfinder funded project. With a vision for a future where AMD no longer equate...
Virtual kick-off event
A virtual kick-off event is scheduled for Monday, March 25th