ICT&health October 22, 2024
Researchers have tested deep-learning (AI) models that can help ophthalmologists diagnose corneal infections, such as keratitis (IK). An inflammation of the cornea that affects millions of people. And especially so in developing countries where access to specialized eye care is limited. This makes IK a major contributor to corneal blindness worldwide.
The study, which analyzed 35 studies on the use of AI models to diagnose infectious keratitis, reports good results. These were published in eClinicalMedicine, part of The Lancet.
AI performs slightly better
The study concludes that AI models perform as well, or fractionally better, than ophthalmologists. For the study, a total of more than 136,000 images of the cornea were analyzed by the various AI models. The AI models...
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