IRIS: Intelligent Retinal Imaging Systems

06/03/2026

Three years ago, we celebrated reaching 1 million exams. Today, we're sharing that milestone again, because we want to talk about what happened next.

Earlier this year, we more than doubled that milestone.

These exams aren't just numbers. They represent real people whose vision was protected through access to preventive care.

And we are just getting started.

The eye is one of the most powerful windows into the human body. Through Topcon's Healthcare from the Eye™ initiative, we’re ready to tap into even more insights about patient health by leveraging eye exams to detect early indicators of other systemic conditions.

To every partner, provider, and team member who made this possible: thank you. You are the reason preventable blindness doesn't have to be inevitable.

Are you ready to join us? Reach out to learn how we can help you expand access and impact.

05/29/2026

A diabetic eye exam is about far more than vision.

For primary care, FQHC, rural, and in-home providers, routine retinal screening is one of the most powerful tools you have at the point of care, catching asymptomatic disease early and surfacing broader health concerns before they become irreversible.

When this gap goes unclosed, the consequences follow: vision loss, functional decline, costly late-stage treatment. It also means lower Star Ratings, weaker quality scores, and real financial consequences.

CMS has reaffirmed what clinicians already know: this screening matters too much to overlook. We make it possible to perform it right where your patients already are.

👉 See how easy it is with IRIS → https://retinalscreenings.com/contact-us/

05/20/2026

When Dr. Oz visited our partner Star Community Health, part of St. Luke's University Health Network, one theme dominated the conversation: the urgent need to remove barriers that keep patients from the care they need.

One of the key ways Star Community Health addresses this is by making retinal screenings a routine part of patient visits, right at the point of care. For six years, their partnership with IRIS has helped close real gaps for patients in their community.

If your organization is ready to bring this critical screening directly to your patients in rural health centers, primary care, FQHCs, or even in-home settings, we'd love to show you how.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, visited Lansford on Friday, where he conducted a roundtable discussion at Star Community Health on various local healt...

05/15/2026

12 measures were proposed for removal from Medicare Advantage Star Ratings. The diabetic eye exam was the only one CMS kept.

Why? Because they recognized that the diabetic eye exam is about more than just checking a box. Catching diabetic eye disease early prevents vision loss and everything that comes with it.

The message is clear: this measure isn't going anywhere. Performance on the diabetic eye exam will continue to drive Star Ratings, quality scores, and financial outcomes.

The question isn't whether this measure matters. It's whether your organization is ready for 2027.

👉 See how we're helping health systems close this gap at the point of care → https://retinalscreenings.com/contact-us/

04/14/2026

CMS confirmed the diabetic eye exam measure is here to stay.

When CMS proposed removing the measure, the industry had an overwhelming response: routine retinal screening is one of the most efficient, non-invasive tools available to identify eye disease and prevent blindness.

Commenters also reminded CMS what's at stake beyond the eye exam itself. Preventing vision loss reduces costly late-stage treatment, functional decline, caregiver burden, and long-term care costs.

This measure isn't just about checking a box. It's one of the most consequential preventive care levers in diabetes management.

We help your teams close this gap at the point of care, where patients already are, driving better access and better outcomes.

The measure is here to stay. Is your workflow ready?

Let's talk about how we're helping our clients perform on what matters most.

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04/07/2026

Spoiler alert: "The Pitt" got it right.

In a recent episode, a patient receives an eye exam at the point of care to diagnose a serious issue. That's not fiction. That's what our clients experience every day.

The retinal camera featured in the episode is among the many cameras we partner with, giving our clients access to the same technology seen on-screen. With a quick retinal photo, clinicians gain real-time insight into a patient's health.

But we're just getting started. While diabetic eye exams remain a cornerstone of closing critical care gaps, Topcon's Healthcare From The Eye™ initiative is ushering in a future where a single retinal image can reveal early indicators of cardiovascular disease, neurological conditions, and other systemic health risks.

Our solution integrates seamlessly with a wide range of camera types, helping you meet your patients where they are and elevate care at every visit.

Ready to learn more? Contact us today! https://retinalscreenings.com/contact-us/

04/03/2026

IRIS has a simple, 5-step solution that empowers you to bring the diabetic eye exam to your patients, closing critical care gaps and improving patient outcomes.

Compatible with a variety of camera types and capable of integation with any EMR, our solution gives clients the flexibility to design and implement a program tailored to their unique requirements.

Ready to elevate your clinical, quality, and financial performance? Contact us today to schedule a demo! https://retinalscreenings.com/contact-us/

02/19/2026

Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness among adults with diabetes, and it often progresses with no symptoms at all.

That’s why Star Community Health, part of St. Luke's University Health Network, has made retinal screenings a routine part of care through its partnership with IRIS for the last six years.

In 2025 alone, Star performed 912 diabetic eye exams, identifying eye disease in nearly 300 patients, with more than 23% having immediately sight-threatening conditions.

A quick scan during a routine visit empowered their teams to detect disease earlier, refer patients faster, and expand access in rural communities, all without adding specialty appointments.

When screenings occur in settings where patients already receive care, gaps close and outcomes improve.

See how IRIS helps health systems, FQHCs, and in-home care providers use everyday visits to catch problems earlier.

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Photo caption – From left: Rachael Graham, RN; Jen Shepard For people living with diabetes, the biggest threat to their eyesight often arrives with no symptoms. Diabetic retinopathy, the leading c…

10/21/2025

Closing the care gap for the diabetic eye exam remains one of healthcare’s biggest challenges. Access barriers, financial strain, and limited awareness mean fewer than 40% of patients with diabetes receive this sight-saving exam.

Every unclosed gap means preventable vision loss, widening inequities, and lower quality scores. With IRIS, you can change that by bringing this essential service directly to the point of care.

Join a network of hundreds of organizations partnering with IRIS to turn a complex challenge into a simple solution. Contact us today!

https://retinalscreenings.com/contact-us/

10/17/2025

We’re heading to HLTH 2025 in Las Vegas!

Visit us at booth #𝟯𝟵𝟭𝟴 to explore how the eye is transforming healthcare through AI-powered oculomics and connected care insights.

Don’t miss our live session:
Healthcare from the Eye
🗓️ Tuesday, October 21 | ⏰ 10:55–11:10 AM | 📍 Diagnostics Stage

Discover how 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘺𝘦™ is shaping the future of diagnostics and integrated care.