Ophthalmology and Therapy (Jun 2024)

Retina Fundus Photograph-Based Artificial Intelligence Algorithms in Medicine: A Systematic Review

  • Andrzej Grzybowski,
  • Kai Jin,
  • Jingxin Zhou,
  • Xiangji Pan,
  • Meizhu Wang,
  • Juan Ye,
  • Tien Y. Wong

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40123-024-00981-4
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13, no. 8
pp. 2125 – 2149

Abstract

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Abstract We conducted a systematic review of research in artificial intelligence (AI) for retinal fundus photographic images. We highlighted the use of various AI algorithms, including deep learning (DL) models, for application in ophthalmic and non-ophthalmic (i.e., systemic) disorders. We found that the use of AI algorithms for the interpretation of retinal images, compared to clinical data and physician experts, represents an innovative solution with demonstrated superior accuracy in identifying many ophthalmic (e.g., diabetic retinopathy (DR), age-related macular degeneration (AMD), optic nerve disorders), and non-ophthalmic disorders (e.g., dementia, cardiovascular disease). There has been a significant amount of clinical and imaging data for this research, leading to the potential incorporation of AI and DL for automated analysis. AI has the potential to transform healthcare by improving accuracy, speed, and workflow, lowering cost, increasing access, reducing mistakes, and transforming healthcare worker education and training.

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