Comparison of 21 artificial intelligence algorithms in automated diabetic retinopathy screening using handheld fundus camera.

Journal: Annals of medicine
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a common complication of diabetes and may lead to irreversible visual loss. Efficient screening and improved treatment of both diabetes and DR have amended visual prognosis for DR. The number of patients with diabetes is increasing and telemedicine, mobile handheld devices and automated solutions may alleviate the burden for healthcare. We compared the performance of 21 artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms for referable DR screening in datasets taken by handheld Optomed Aurora fundus camera in a real-world setting.

Authors

  • Anna-Maria Kubin
    Department of Ophthalmology, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland.
  • Petri Huhtinen
    Optomed, Oulu, Finland.
  • Pasi Ohtonen
    Research Unit of Surgery, Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Oulu University Hospital, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
  • Antti Keskitalo
    Department of Ophthalmology, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland.
  • Joonas Wirkkala
    Department of Ophthalmology, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland.
  • Nina Hautala
    Department of Ophthalmology, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland.