Automated Grading of Age-Related Macular Degeneration From Color Fundus Images Using Deep Convolutional Neural Networks.

Journal: JAMA ophthalmology
Published Date: Nov 1, 2017

Abstract

IMPORTANCE: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects millions of people throughout the world. The intermediate stage may go undetected, as it typically is asymptomatic. However, the preferred practice patterns for AMD recommend identifying individuals with this stage of the disease to educate how to monitor for the early detection of the choroidal neovascular stage before substantial vision loss has occurred and to consider dietary supplements that might reduce the risk of the disease progressing from the intermediate to the advanced stage. Identification, though, can be time-intensive and requires expertly trained individuals.

Authors

  • Philippe M Burlina
    The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland.
  • Neil Joshi
    Applied Physics Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University, Laurel, Maryland, United States of America.
  • Michael Pekala
    The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland.
  • Katia D Pacheco
    Retina Division, Brazilian Center of Vision Eye Hospital, DF, Brazil.
  • David E Freund
    Applied Physics Laboratory, The Johns Hopkins University, MD, USA. Electronic address: David.Freund@jhuapl.edu.
  • Neil M Bressler
    Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland4Editor, JAMA Ophthalmology.

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