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Researchers Unveil Groundbreaking AI System for Eye Care
Researchers from Moorfields Eye Hospital and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology have achieved a major milestone in artificial intelligence (AI) development. Their groundbreaking AI system, known as RETFound, not only excels in identifying sight-threatening eye diseases but also demonstrates the…
New App Launched to Help Children with Amblyopia
Eye specialists, mathematicians, and game designers at the University of Southampton have collaborated to create and launch a smartphone app with the goal of enhancing crucial treatment for children diagnosed with amblyopia, a prevalent visual impairment commonly referred to as…
AI Is The Most Promising Research Area in Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology is a medical field that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. Advancements in technology have made it possible to develop new approaches for diagnosing and treating ocular diseases. One of the most promising areas of research…
Use of AI Tools in Ophthalmology
In a recent poll conducted by our LinkedIn page, we asked our followers in the field of ophthalmology whether they would be willing to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT or Google’s Bard for decision-making, provided that they…
ChatGPT Scores Nearly 50% on Ophthalmology Exam
ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence tool, was found to have a low accuracy rate, answering less than half of the questions from a commonly used study resource for physicians preparing for board certification in ophthalmology, according to a study led by…
Potential Health Benefits of Carotenoid Lutein
Carotenoids in food substances are believed to have health benefits by lowering the risk of diseases. Lutein, a carotenoid compound, is one of the essential nutrients available in green leafy vegetables (kale, broccoli, spinach, lettuce, and peas), along with other…
Improved Vision Through A Supplement
Mexican marigold also known as cempasúchil, or Aztec marigold is a native flower to México and was first used by the Aztecs and is used in the Mexican holiday “Dia de los muertos” or day of the dead. The Aztecs used it…
Topcon and OphtAI Collaborate for AI Technology
Topcon Healthcare Solutions and OphtAI, a joint venture specialized in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for ophthalmology, have announced a partnership to integrate OphtAI into Topcon’s Harmony Referral System, and provide eye care professionals with smarter access to AI services. OphtAI’s state-of-the-art…
Endogena Receives FDA Fast Tract Designation for RP
Endogena Therapeutics announced that the US FDA has designated the investigation of its drug EA-2353 for the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa (RP) as a Fast Track development program. This process speeds up the availability of new drugs for serious conditions…
AAO Guidelines For Standardizing Images In Ophthalmology I OBN
Ophthalmic imaging device makers have been urged to standardize image formats in order to adhere to the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) standard, according to a recent report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. By establishing a uniform…