AI Supports Glaucoma Surgical Planning
Predictive models identify high-risk patients and support earlier treatment decisions.
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Kathryn Wighton
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April 16, 2026
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AI models demonstrated high diagnostic accuracy in glaucoma, achieving a pooled area under the curve of 0.93.
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Multimodal AI models integrating various imaging techniques outperformed single-modality systems in diagnostic accuracy.
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Machine learning approaches predicted visual field deterioration up to 4 years in advance, aiding surgical decision-making.
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AI integration into clinical workflows is feasible, enhancing referral pathways and surgical triaging in real-world settings.
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The study highlighted AI's potential to transform glaucoma care through data-driven, individualized decision-making.