AI can diagnose corneal infections just like an ophthalmologist

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AI technology is on the verge of transforming eye care by aiding in the diagnosis of infectious keratitis, a major cause of corneal blindness, with accuracy comparable to eye specialists...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may soon play a crucial role in diagnosing infectious keratitis (IK), a leading cause of corneal blindness worldwide...

Corneal blindness is an umbrella term for a group of eye conditions caused by scarring of the cornea, leading to vision loss or blindness...

"Our study shows that AI has the potential to provide fast, reliable diagnoses, which could revolutionize how we manage corneal infections globally, especially in regions with limited access to eye care specialists..

As AI continues to evolve, it could become a powerful tool in preventing corneal blindness worldwide, the authors of the study said.. Published By:..