Computer Vision Identification of Trachomatous Inflammation-Follicular Using Deep Learning.

Journal: Cornea
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Abstract

PURPOSE: Trachoma surveys are used to estimate the prevalence of trachomatous inflammation-follicular (TF) to guide mass antibiotic distribution. These surveys currently rely on human graders, introducing a significant resource burden and potential for human error. This study describes the development and evaluation of machine learning models intended to reduce cost and improve reliability of these surveys.

Authors

  • Ashlin S Joye
    Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR.
  • Marissa G Firlie
    George Washington University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC.
  • Dionna M Wittberg
    Francis I Proctor Foundation, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.
  • Solomon Aragie
    The Carter Center Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  • Scott D Nash
    The Carter Center, Atlanta, GA; and.
  • Zerihun Tadesse
    Carter Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  • Adane Dagnew
    The Carter Center Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  • Dagnachew Hailu
    The Carter Center Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  • Fisseha Admassu
    Department of Ophthalmology, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia .
  • Bilen Wondimteka
    Department of Ophthalmology, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia .
  • Habib Getachew
    Department of Ophthalmology, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia .
  • Endale Kabtu
    Department of Ophthalmology, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia .
  • Social Beyecha
    Department of Ophthalmology, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia .
  • Meskerem Shibiru
    Department of Ophthalmology, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia .
  • Banchalem Getnet
    Department of Ophthalmology, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia .
  • Tibebe Birhanu
    Department of Ophthalmology, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia .
  • Seid Abdu
    Department of Ophthalmology, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia .
  • Solomon Tekew
    Department of Ophthalmology, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia .
  • Thomas M Lietman
    Francis I. Proctor Foundation, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States of America.
  • Jeremy D Keenan
    Francis I. Proctor Foundation, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States of America.
  • Travis K Redd
    Francis I. Proctor Foundation, University of California, San Francisco.