Early detection had proven critical in preventing vision loss among patients with diabetes, and The People’s Health Clinic brought that breakthrough directly into primary care. The clinic adopted LumineticsCore®, an autonomous AI diagnostic system developed by Digital Diagnostics, to screen for diabetic eye disease. Within just three months, nearly 100 exams were completed, and about one in four patients were identified for urgent referral to ophthalmology specialists for treatment—helping avert permanent blindness.

The impact is already changing lives. When one patient arrived reporting sudden vision changes, LumineticsCore's immediate result triggered a same-week referral to a volunteer ophthalmologist—who provided the sight-saving treatment the patient needed. Within days, their vision was restored.

"This has just broken down that barrier to care of waiting over a year and also not having patients pay out of pocket because life is expensive," said MaeLin Sorenson, Physician Assistant and Diabetes Program Director at The People's Health Clinic. "We want everybody to have the same access to care. That's our fight, and LumineticsCore has just been so phenomenal for our clinic."

"I was so relieved to finally understand what was happening with my vision," said a patient of The People's Health Clinic. "Thanks to the quick eye exam with LumineticsCore at The People's Health Clinic, I was able to get a diagnosis during my visit and see an eye specialist right away and get treatment before things got worse — it truly gave me hope that I can keep my sight."

This success reflects how quickly LumineticsCore has become an integral part of The People's Health Clinic's diabetes program, helping care teams identify disease, streamline referrals, and strengthen continuity of care for uninsured patients.

"When we improve patient outcomes, we strengthen the entire healthcare system—that is what matters most," said Mairi G. Leining, MD, MPH, FACP, CEO of The People's Health Clinic. "Implementing well-vetted, proven AI innovations like LumineticsCore allows us to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients, ensuring that sight-saving exams and treatments are not a privilege, but a promise we can keep."

Through its partnership with Digital Diagnostics, The People's Health Clinic is removing barriers to sight-saving exams and empowering healthcare providers to identify diabetic retinopathy early—right at the point-of-care.

"The People's Health Clinic is a shining example of how innovation can expand access and change lives," said Laurisa Hahn, Customer Success Team Lead at Digital Diagnostics. "Their commitment to bringing technologies like LumineticsCore directly to patients who need care the most ensures that sight-saving treatment reaches people who might otherwise go without."