Identification of glaucoma from fundus images using deep learning techniques.

Journal: Indian journal of ophthalmology
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Abstract

PURPOSE: Glaucoma is one of the preeminent causes of incurable visual disability and blindness across the world due to elevated intraocular pressure within the eyes. Accurate and timely diagnosis is essential for preventing visual disability. Manual detection of glaucoma is a challenging task that needs expertise and years of experience.

Authors

  • S Ajitha
    Department of Computer Applications, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, Kerala, India.
  • John D Akkara
    Ophthalmology Department, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • M V Judy
    Department of Computer Applications, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, Kerala, India.