Smartphone, AI may help detect diabetic retinopathy effectively

Equipping a smartphone to capture retinal images and using artificial intelligence (AI) to interpret those may help overcome barriers to ophthalmic screening for people with diabetes, says a study.

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a condition that can lead to permanent vision loss if not detected early.

At the 2019 researchers  revealed that combining a smartphone-mounted device that takes high-quality retinal pictures with AI software might offer a solution for better screening of diabetic retinopathy.

“The key to preventing DR-related vision loss is early detection through regular screening,” said  lead researcher and Assistant Prof.

According to the Prof., also a vitreoretinal surgeon, “the key is to bring portable, easy-to-administer, reliable retinal screening to primary care doctors’ offices and health clinics”.

The Prof. was part of a team that developed a device that turns a smartphone into a functioning retinal camera. The team used the latest generation of the smartphone-based platform called RetinaScope.

“This is the first time that AI used on a smartphone-based platform has been shown to be effective compared with the gold standard of clinical evaluation,” said the Prof.

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