Our Story
Our Commitment
I am an Ophthalmologist who specializes in glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world. Glaucoma and many other blinding eye conditions are found in their moderate to advanced stage, and after 15 years of fighting to prevent blindness, I am passionate to be part of re-thinking our process of how Canadians enter the eye care system, by breaking down barriers to accessing eye care that would lead to early detection of many preventable causes of vision loss.
We believe that every Canadian should have access to the high-quality medical expertise to preserve and extend their vision span, allowing them to enjoy a high quality of life, fully participate in both work and personal endeavors, and reduce other physical and mental health issues that come with vision loss. We have formed Euclid Telehealth to accomplish this mission.
The epidemic of preventable Vision Loss
Today, according to public health estimates, 8 million Canadians are currently living with an eye issue or condition that can lead to blindness - and it is estimated that 75% of these cases if detected early, and managed in a timely fashion, would preserve the vision or slow down the visual decline. As a result, left unchecked, 1 in 5 Canadians will suffer preventable vision loss in their lifetime.
An epidemic of preventable vision loss is currently impacting Canadians and the global population. The following are a few statistics on vision threatening eye conditions:
Vision Loss
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Vision Loss
Vision loss globally is 6.43%; Vision loss in Canada is 5.7%.
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Diabetic Retinopathy (DR)
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Diabetic Retinopathy (DR)
177,210,000 people globally are estimated to have this condition; and approximately 1,244,760 Canadians, growing by 370,000 people to 1,614,030 over the next 7 years.
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Glaucoma
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Glaucoma
76,000,000 people globally have been diagnosed.
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Age-Related
Macular Degeneration
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
2,000,000 Canadians over aged 50; 196,000,000 people globally.
The growth rate of these diseases is accelerating with our aging population, longer life expectancy, and lifestyle choices. Moreover, it is estimated that the majority of people living with chronic, vision threatening eye conditions are undiagnosed, since many of these conditions have no symptoms until the vision loss is profound and the pathology end stage.
Our Focus, Mission, and Service
Our focus at Euclid Telehealth is on eye disease assessments for the leading causes of vision loss and blindness, such as: glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. The health span of vision in our society is our priority, and through the use of advanced diagnostic technologies, telemedicine, and a trusted network of ophthalmologists, we are identifying conditions that cause vision loss and managing these conditions early.
Our mission at Euclid Telehealth is to provide ocular health screening to everyone and ultimately eliminate preventable vision loss and blindness through the early detection of eye disease, by providing expert Ophthalmic care in a convenient, modern way.
Our service at Euclid Telehealth is designed to improve systemic eye vision health outcomes without any cost to patients, and without adding an administrative burden to primary care practitioners, or their clinics. Once given your approval we will manage the process from beginning to end.
We thank you for considering Euclid Telehealth as your on-site diagnostics and teleophthalmology service to support you and your patients in maximizing their long-term eye health, quality of life, and independence.
Dr. Delan Jinapriya
BSc, MD, FRCSC
Eye Physician & Surgeon
Surgical & Medical Glaucoma Subspecialist
Founder and Medical Director, Euclid Telehealth
Executive Member, Canadian Glaucoma Society
