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ReviewEye and vision (London, England)2024

Novel artificial intelligence algorithms for diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema.

Jie Yao, Joshua Lim, Gilbert Yong San Lim, Jasmine Chiat Ling Ong, Yuhe Ke, Ting Fang Tan, Tien-En Tan, Stela Vujosevic, Daniel Shu Wei Ting

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Review in Eye and vision (London, England), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 17 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Jie YaoSingapore National Eye Centre, Singapore Eye Research Institute, 11 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore, 168751, Singapore.
Joshua LimSingapore National Eye Centre, Singapore Eye Research Institute, 11 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore, 168751, Singapore.
Gilbert Yong San LimDuke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore.
Jasmine Chiat Ling OngDuke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore.
Yuhe KeDepartment of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Science, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
Ting Fang TanSingapore National Eye Centre, Singapore Eye Research Institute, 11 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore, 168751, Singapore.
Tien-En TanSingapore National Eye Centre, Singapore Eye Research Institute, 11 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore, 168751, Singapore.
Stela VujosevicDepartment of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
Daniel Shu Wei TingSingapore National Eye Centre, Singapore Eye Research Institute, 11 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore, 168751, Singapore. daniel.ting45@gmail.com.

Funding

Agency for Science, Technology and Research A20H4g2141Agency for Science, Technology and Research H20C6a0032Duke-NUS Medical School 05/FY2020/EX/15-A58Duke-NUS Medical School 05/FY2022/EX/66-A128Duke-NUS Medical School NUS/RSF/2021/0018National Medical Research Council, Singapore MOH-000655-00National Medical Research Council, Singapore MOH-001014-00
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDiabetic retinopathy (DR) and diabetic macular edema (DME) are major causes of visual impairment that challenge global vision health. New strategies are needed to tackle these growing global health problems, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into ophthalmology has the potential to revolutionize DR and DME management to meet these challenges. MAIN TEXT: This review discusses the latest AI-driven methodologies in the context of DR and DME in terms of disease identification, patient-specific disease profiling, and short-term and long-term management. This includes current screening and diagnostic systems and their real-world implementation, lesion detection and analysis, disease progression prediction, and treatment response models. It also highlights the technical advancements that have been made in these areas. Despite these advancements, there are obstacles to the widespread adoption of these technologies in clinical settings, including regulatory and privacy concerns, the need for extensive validation, and integration with existing healthcare systems. We also explore the disparity between the potential of AI models and their actual effectiveness in real-world applications.

conclusionAI has the potential to revolutionize the management of DR and DME, offering more efficient and precise tools for healthcare professionals. However, overcoming challenges in deployment, regulatory compliance, and patient privacy is essential for these technologies to realize their full potential. Future research should aim to bridge the gap between technological innovation and clinical application, ensuring AI tools integrate seamlessly into healthcare workflows to enhance patient outcomes.

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Artificial intelligenceDeep learningDiabetic retinopathyRetinal imagingTelemedicine

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PMID38880890
PMCPMC11181581

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