Innovation beyond winning
Not every success is measured by an award. Sometimes, success is identifying a real societal challenge, developing a meaningful solution, and taking the first step toward making an impact.
We are proud to share Ibsar Al-Ayn (إبصار العين), an AI-enabled portable screening solution for the early detection of diabetic retinopathy, developed by our PhD student Muhammad Muzzammil Auzine under the supervision of Prof. Tanzila Saba at AIDA Lab, Prince Sultan University.
The challenge
Diabetic retinopathy remains a major cause of preventable blindness, and Saudi Arabia has a significant need for accessible and timely diabetic eye screening. Ibsar Al-Ayn aims to bring screening closer to patients through a portable, smartphone-based retinal camera integrated with an explainable AI platform.
Presented at Healthon 2026
The team achieved 90% accuracy on held-out test images and presented a complete solution at Healthon 2026, held 1–4 October 2026 at University Medical City, King Saud University. Although the team did not win the competition, this journey is a success. Competitions may end with awards, but innovation begins when an idea has the potential to move beyond the competition and serve society.
- Working web application
- Trained AI models
- Complete 3D design of the capture device
- Demonstration video
- Business model
- A main milestone toward real-world impact
Why it matters
There is still enormous scope for AI in diabetic healthcare in Saudi Arabia — from early screening and prevention to personalized care and clinical decision support. Projects like Ibsar Al-Ayn demonstrate how our students can contribute to this rapidly evolving space.