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Kang D, Wu H, Yuan L, Shi Y, Jin K, Grzybowski A. A Beginner's Guide to Artificial Intelligence for Ophthalmologists. Ophthalmol Ther 2024; 13:1841-1855. [PMID: 38734807 PMCID: PMC11178755 DOI: 10.1007/s40123-024-00958-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in ophthalmology has promoted the development of the discipline, offering opportunities for enhancing diagnostic accuracy, patient care, and treatment outcomes. This paper aims to provide a foundational understanding of AI applications in ophthalmology, with a focus on interpreting studies related to AI-driven diagnostics. The core of our discussion is to explore various AI methods, including deep learning (DL) frameworks for detecting and quantifying ophthalmic features in imaging data, as well as using transfer learning for effective model training in limited datasets. The paper highlights the importance of high-quality, diverse datasets for training AI models and the need for transparent reporting of methodologies to ensure reproducibility and reliability in AI studies. Furthermore, we address the clinical implications of AI diagnostics, emphasizing the balance between minimizing false negatives to avoid missed diagnoses and reducing false positives to prevent unnecessary interventions. The paper also discusses the ethical considerations and potential biases in AI models, underscoring the importance of continuous monitoring and improvement of AI systems in clinical settings. In conclusion, this paper serves as a primer for ophthalmologists seeking to understand the basics of AI in their field, guiding them through the critical aspects of interpreting AI studies and the practical considerations for integrating AI into clinical practice.
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- Daohuan Kang
- Department of Ophthalmology, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Eye Center, School of Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Eye Center, School of Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Eye Center, School of Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- Institute for Research in Ophthalmology, Foundation for Ophthalmology Development, Poznan, Poland.
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Cai Y, Zhang X, Cao J, Grzybowski A, Ye J, Lou L. Application of artificial intelligence in oculoplastics. Clin Dermatol 2024; 42:259-267. [PMID: 38184122 DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2023.12.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
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Oculoplastics is a subspecialty of ophthalmology/dermatology concerned with eyelid, orbital, and lacrimal diseases. Artificial intelligence (AI), with its powerful ability to analyze large data sets, has dramatically benefited oculoplastics. The cutting-edge AI technology is widely applied to extract ocular parameters and to use these results for further assessment, such as screening and diagnosis of blepharoptosis and predicting the progression of thyroid eye disease. AI also assists in treatment procedures, such as surgical strategy planning in blepharoptosis. High efficiency and high reliability are the most apparent advantages of AI, with promising prospects. The possibilities of AI in oculoplastics may lie in three-dimensional modeling technology and image generation. We retrospectively summarize AI applications involving eyelid, orbital, and lacrimal diseases in oculoplastics, and we also examine the strengths and weaknesses of AI technology in oculoplastics.
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- Yilu Cai
- Eye Center, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Institute on Eye Diseases, Hangzhou, China
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- Eye Center, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Institute on Eye Diseases, Hangzhou, China
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- Eye Center, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Institute on Eye Diseases, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute for Research in Ophthalmology, Foundation for Ophthalmology Development, Poznan, Poland
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- Eye Center, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Institute on Eye Diseases, Hangzhou, China
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- Eye Center, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Institute on Eye Diseases, Hangzhou, China.
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