The Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning in Eye Diseases: A Review

Raffaele Nuzzi; Giacomo Boscia; Paola Marolo; Federico Ricardi

doi:10.3389/fmed.2021.710329

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning in Eye Diseases: A Review

Front Med (Lausanne). 2021 Aug 30:8:710329. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2021.710329. eCollection 2021.

Authors

Raffaele Nuzzi¹, Giacomo Boscia¹, Paola Marolo¹, Federico Ricardi¹

Affiliation

¹ Ophthalmology Unit, A.O.U. City of Health and Science of Turin, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a subset of computer science dealing with the development and training of algorithms that try to replicate human intelligence. We report a clinical overview of the basic principles of AI that are fundamental to appreciating its application to ophthalmology practice. Here, we review the most common eye diseases, focusing on some of the potential challenges and limitations emerging with the development and application of this new technology into ophthalmology.

Keywords: artificial intelligence; deep learning; machine learning; neural network; ophthalmology; teleophthalmology.

Publication types

Review