Machine learning-based prediction of tear osmolarity for contact lens practice.

Journal: Ophthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists)
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Abstract

PURPOSE: This study addressed the utilisation of machine learning techniques to estimate tear osmolarity, a clinically significant yet challenging parameter to measure accurately. Elevated tear osmolarity has been observed in contact lens wearers and is associated with contact lens-induced dry eye, a common cause of discomfort leading to discontinuation of lens wear.

Authors

  • Izabela K Garaszczuk
    Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wroclaw, Poland.
  • Maria Romanos-Ibanez
    Aragon Institute for Engineering Research (I3A), University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.
  • Alejandra Consejo
    Department of Ophthalmology, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium.