An artificial intelligence technology is being developed to help prevent blindness caused by glaucoma, using only a single photograph of the patient's eye. The main objective is to early identify the most aggressive cases of the disease.
The new tool promises to detect the most aggressive cases in a timely manner, allowing for the optimization of available resources and the adoption of more assertive treatments from an early stage of the disease. This approach aims to significantly improve patient prognosis.
A Portuguese professor is part of the international study responsible for developing this technology. The work has the collaboration of researchers from different countries, bringing together knowledge in artificial intelligence and ophthalmology.
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide, which makes this research particularly relevant for public health. The use of artificial intelligence in this context represents a significant advancement in the methods for diagnosing and monitoring the disease.
