Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Early Detection of Retinopathy of Prematurity: Review of the Literature

Neonatology. 2023 Jul 25:1-8. doi: 10.1159/000531441. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTRetinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a potentially blinding disease in premature neonates that requires a skilled workforce for diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment. Artificial intelligence is a valuable tool that clinicians employ to reduce the screening burden on ophthalmologists and neonatologists and improve the detection of treatment-requiring ROP. Neural networks such as convolutional neural networks and deep learning (DL) systems are used to calculate a vascular severity score (VSS), an important component of various risk models. These DL systems have been validated in various studies, which are reviewed here. Most importantly, we discuss a promising study that validated a DL system that could predict the development of ROP despite a lack of clinical evidence of disease on the first retinal examination. Additionally, there is promise in utilizing these systems through telemedicine in more rural and resource-limited areas. This review highlights the value of these DL systems in early ROP diagnosis.PMID:37490881 | DOI:10.1159/000531441
Source: Neonatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Source Type: research