A team of researchers has developed a new Artificial Intelligence-based technology that can help prevent blindness caused by glaucoma. This eye disease is one of the leading causes of irreversible vision loss worldwide.
The research, led by Professor João Barbosa Breda from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Porto (FMUP), has managed to use AI to predict the future rate of progression and aggressiveness of glaucoma. The analysis is performed through a simple photograph of the optic nerve during a single appointment.
This approach represents a significant breakthrough in the diagnosis and monitoring of the disease, allowing for faster and more precise identification of patients at higher risk of condition progression.
