Development and validation of a deep-learning algorithm for the detection of neovascular age-related macular degeneration from colour fundus photographs.

Stuart KeelZhixi LiJane ScheetzLiubov RobmanJames PhungGalina MakeyevaKhinZaw AungChi LiuXixi YanWei MengRobyn GuymerRobert ChangMingguang He

Published in: Clinical & experimental ophthalmology (2019)

This DLA shows robust performance for the detection of neovascular AMD amongst retinal images from a multi-ethnic sample and under different imaging protocols. Further research is warranted to investigate where this technology could be best utilized within screening and research settings.

Keyphrases

age related macular degeneration
deep learning
convolutional neural network
diabetic retinopathy
optical coherence tomography
loop mediated isothermal amplification
machine learning
artificial intelligence
real time pcr
high resolution
label free
endothelial cells
sensitive detection
optic nerve