-- Eye doctors are under growing pressure. Patient demand is rising every year. At the same time, the number of practicing ophthalmologists is declining. The gap between supply and demand keeps getting wider. Practices that don't adapt will struggle to grow. Patients who need care may not receive it in time, affecting the eye care system.
A 2024 study in the journal Ophthalmology projects that the U.S. ophthalmologist supply will fall by 12% by 2035. Over the same period, total patient demand is expected to rise by 24%. That number brings a 30% workforce gap.
Conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration are growing in prevalence each year. The system doesn't have enough doctors to meet the growing need. Unfortunately, the problem won't fix itself.
Inside the clinic, operations are strained. There isn't enough capacity to serve more patients without a new approach.
Patient expectations are also changing. Experian's 2025 State of Patient Access Report found that 80% of patients want to book appointments at any time and from anywhere. They expect fast responses from their providers.
Additionally, they want to feel supported between clinic visits. Practices that fail to meet these expectations risk losing patients to competitors who do. Engagement and communication are now central to good clinical care. Deya Health is a healthcare technology company that solves this problem. It develops AI-powered tools for eye doctors and their patients.
The platform turns each patient's smartphone into a direct extension of their eye clinic. Patients can capture high-quality eye images using their phone camera. They can log symptoms over time. Also, they can follow treatment checklists and message their doctor securely.
All of this happens between office visits. No additional device is required. Doctors stay informed, and patients remain engaged.
For clinicians, Deya Health provides a secure doctor hub. It brings patient management, communication, and analytics into one place. Doctors review patient messages and data on their own schedule.
There is no need to interrupt a clinic appointment. AI analyzes eye images and patient history. It supports more accurate and timely clinical decisions. Workflow disruptions fall, and productivity improves. Doctors spend less time on administration and more time on patients who need in-person attention.
The business outcomes are clear. Remote follow-ups free up in-clinic appointment slots. This process improves efficiency and generates new revenue streams. Practices grow without adding staff or overhead costs.
About the company: Deya Health is a healthcare technology company developing AI-powered connected care tools for eye doctors and their patients. The platform supports remote patient monitoring, asynchronous communication, clinical analytics, and AI-assisted diagnostics. Built by a team of eye doctors and technologists, Deya extends the reach of eye care practices beyond the clinic to improve patient outcomes and grow practice revenue.
Contact Info:
Name: Jovi Boparai, MD
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Organization: Deya Health
Website: https://deya.health/
Release ID: 89189836
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