AI Technology Shows Promise in Addressing Leading Cause of Bliness

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Collaborative global research team has developed AI algorithsm that will automate the screening process of remote eye tests for DR. This could prevent blindeness whilst making huge cost savings particularly in less developed countries.

Period05 Mar 2024

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  • Title-Queen's University Belfast : AI technology could help tackle leading cause of blindness
    Media name/outletnumerous and radio
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date05/03/2024
    DescriptionA collaborative global research team has developed Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms that will automate the screening process of remote eye tests for Diabetic Retinopathy (DR), a common complication of diabetes that can cause blindness if left untreated. This new technology could prevent blindness, whilst making huge cost-savings particularly in less developed countries.
    PersonsTunde Peto, Recivall P Salongccay